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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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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 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.
Read moreA recent criminal decision in B.C. imposing a $250,000 fine on an employer for a workplace fatality serves as a caution for employers to be proactive in addressing identified safety concerns in the workplace.
Read moreThe proposed Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, which passed first reading on May 6, 2021, would assign responsibility for the training, apprenticeship, and certification of trades to Skilled Trades Ontario.
Read moreHamilton Public Health Services has issued a Section 22 Order which allows for the closure of workplaces with 5 or more COVID-19 cases, and implements notification requirements where 2 or more COVID-19 cases are identified in connection with a workplace premises. The Order is in effect as of May 4, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.
Read moreON Government enacted Bill 284, COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act which introduced Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Pay. The Paid Leave will be administered by the employer and applied retroactively starting from April 19/21 and will expire on September 25/21.
Read moreThe decision should be of concern to all “owners” and “employers” as it could significantly expand liabilities under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act on construction projects.
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