COVID-19
This recommendation follows the City of Toronto’s announcement that all City of Toronto employees must be fully vaccinated by October 30.
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COVID-19
A surge in cases in British Columbia’s Interior Health Region has prompted the government to institute restrictions for the entire region, including mandatory mask mandates, and limits to indoor and outdoor social gatherings.
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COVID-19
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a directive mandating hospitals, ambulance services, and home & community care service providers to have a COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees, staff, contractors, students and volunteers effective no later than September 7, 2021.
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COVID-19
B.C. Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry announced regional-specific restrictions for the Central Okanagan region of British Columbia.
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COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he has asked the Clerk of the Privy Council to consider mandatory vaccinations for federal employees.
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In A Flash
Employment and Social Development Canada announces federal minimum wage of $15 per hour for workers in the federally regulated private sector, set to take effect on December 29, 2021. What are the potential implications for federal employers?
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COVID-19
In recently released policy guidance, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner outlines its view that vaccination policies need to strike a balance between upholding individual rights and protecting collective rights to health and safety.
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