COVID-19
This article will answer key questions regarding the WSIB’s role in reimbursing employers, the application process, and the impact of paid leave on WSIB costs.
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COVID-19
ON 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.
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OHS & Workers’ Compensation Advisor
The 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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COVID-19
ON Government announced an intention to implement legislation which, if passed, would temporarily provide employees with up to three paid sick days for absences related to COVID-19.
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COVID-19
Toronto Public Health has published its Section 22 Order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act for workplaces with cases of COVID-19. A summary is provided in this article.
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COVID-19
Effective April 21, 2021, Alberta employers must give employees job-protected leave to receive COVID-19 vaccinations without any loss of pay or benefits.
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Recognition
Mathews Dinsdale lawyers from coast-to-coast recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as leaders in Labour Law, Employment Law, Construction Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety Law and Workers’ Compensation Law.
COVID-19
Peel Public Health has published its Section 22 Order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act for workplaces with cases of COVID-19. A summary is provided in this article.
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COVID-19
Both Regions announced that they will be issuing Section 22 Orders under the Health Protection and Promotion Act for Workplaces with employees diagnosed with COVID-19. Closures will be effective Friday, April 23, 2021.
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