COVID-19
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
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
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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COVID-19
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.
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COVID-19
The 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.
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In A Flash
A 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.
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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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