COVID-19
Mandatory work from home order is lifted but remote work is still recommended where possible. Employers must maintain health and safety measures to reasonably address the continuing COVID-19 hazard.
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COVID-19
Although this award was related to the construction industry specifically, it establishes that in the appropriate context, Ontario employers may implement reasonable COVID-19 rapid testing protocols to protect the health and safety of workers and the public.
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COVID-19
On Friday, June 11, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., the Ontario government will enter Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen, a few days ahead of its target date of Monday, June 14, 2021.
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COVID-19
This article discusses the latest decision in Taylor, and the implications on existing and contemplated constructive dismissal litigation arising from pandemic-related layoffs.
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COVID-19
The Ontario Government has extended the existing measures designed to delay temporary layoffs from triggering ESA termination and severance liabilities to September 25, 2021.
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COVID-19
Ontario’s Stay-at-Home Order expired, signalling the beginning of a gradual reopening of the province. In this article, we explore Ontario’s COVID-19 plan for reopening and how this recent change affects businesses and workplaces.
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COVID-19
ON has announced a three step plan to reopen the Province, tentatively planned to begin the week of June 14 2021. Certain outdoor facilities will also be permitted to open beginning May 22, 2021.
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COVID-19
When passed, Bill 13 will temporarily amend the ESA such that employers will be obligated to provide paid COVID-19-related leave to eligible employees, for up to a maximum of three days, if the employee qualifies for the leave.
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COVID-19
The Sick Leave Program which will provide eligible employees with up to 4 paid sick days and will reimburse eligible employers that provide paid sick leave to employees. Employers will be eligible to apply for reimbursement effective on May 26, 2021.
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