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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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Paul McLean interviewed on CTV News - Vancouver. Can employers force workers to get vaccinated?
The Canada Labour Code now includes a new statutory holiday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, that will be observed by federally regulated workplaces on September 30th of each calendar year beginning September 30, 2021.
Read moreIn a 2-1 decision, the majority of the Divisional Court of Ontario overturned a HRTO decision which determined that permanent residency is intrinsically included under the protected ground of citizenship.
Read moreBill 13 – the Employment Standards Amendment Act (No. 2), 2021 received Royal Assent and is now law in B.C. Bill 13 requires employers to provide paid COVID-19-related leave to eligible employees, for up to a maximum of 3 days.
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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.
Read moreThe Provincial Health Officer has issued a written order which allows medical health officers to close all or part of a workplace where the officer has reason to believe that one or more employees has been infected with COVID-19 in the workplace.
Read moreAll public health regions will return to the Shutdown zone of Stage 1 for a period of four weeks effective April 3/21. During this time, measures under the COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open, will be paused.
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