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Ontario Easing Public Health Restrictions as of January 31, 2022
The Government of Ontario announced that it will gradually ease public health restrictions beginning January 31/22. Certain businesses which were previously required to close will be permitted to reopen at 50 percent capacity.
Read moreOntario Arbitrators Uphold Vaccination Policies
Over the past few months, more Ontario arbitrators have released decisions on COVID-19 vaccination policies implemented by employers. This article will provide an update on the new decisions and how they compare to prior decisions.
Read moreAll British Columbia Businesses Must Have COVID-19 Safety Plans in Place
As a result of the considerable increase in COVID-19 cases and transmission in BC, the Provincial Health Officer has announced businesses must again implement/revive their COVID-19 Safety Plans. What does this mean for employers in BC.
Read moreNew COVID-19 Restrictions Imposed in Ontario, Including Remote Work Requirements
ON returns to a modified version of Step 2 of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen. Restrictions effective Wednesday, January 5/22 and last until at least January 26/22, subject to the status of public health indicators.
Read moreB.C. Introduces COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant for Businesses Impacted by Recent Closure Orders
This Grant is a one-time payment that will range from $1,000 to $10,000 for businesses recently mandated to temporarily shut down by the latest public health orders.
Read moreFederal Government Announces Updates to COVID-19 Border Measures
The Government of Canada has announced modifications to the current COVID-19 border measures, specifically reintroducing pre-entry testing requirements for all travellers entering Canada and more.
Read moreOntario Extends Suspension of Temporary Layoffs to July 30, 2022
The Ontario Government has further extended the existing measures designed to delay temporary layoffs from triggering ESA termination and severance liabilities.
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