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Ontario Aims to Streamline Employer OHS Reporting Requirements into a Single Regulation
A new regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act will come into force on July 1, 2021 in Ontario.
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COVID-19
Alberta Enters Stage 2 of Reopening: What this Means for Employers & Workplaces
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
Ontario Arbitrator Upholds COVID-19 Rapid Testing on Construction Sites as Reasonable
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
Ontario Enters Step One of Reopening Plan on June 11, 2021
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
Common Law on Layoffs Found to be “Inapplicable and Irrelevant” by Ontario Court
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
COVID-19 Restrictions to Continue Through Expiry of Ontario’s Stay-at-Home Order
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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In A Flash
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia Doubles Fine Issued to Employer for OHSA Violations Following Worker Fatality
This article provides an update on R v Hoyeck, 2021 NSSC 178, and reviews the principles that will be taken into account by the courts in assessing fines and sentencing in occupational health and safety matters.
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COVID-19
Paid Leave Now the Law in B.C.
Bill 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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