COVID-19
Effective March 1, 2022 Alberta lifted almost all remaining COVID-19 public health restrictions and is officially in “Step 2” of a three-phased approach in moving towards an endemic and out of the pandemic phase.
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COVID-19
This Alberta decision is significant for employers across Canada faced with similar claims related to unforeseeable and unpreventable impacts and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19
Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program officially ended on February 8, 2022 and Alberta is officially in “Step 1” of a three-phased “Return to Normal” approach.
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COVID-19
Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a new order exempting “critical workers” from Alberta’s public health isolation requirements for work-related purposes.
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COVID-19
Stage 3 is AB’s final stage in its reopening plan and will result in nearly all current COVID-19 related public health restrictions implemented by AB Health being lifted.
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COVID-19
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
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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COVID-19
Employers with eligible employees are expected to apply and administer the benefit on behalf of the government. It is important to apply early as the deadlines are in March and there is a cap on the total amount the government will pay.
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COVID-19
Employers should be aware of new extensive restrictive measures, and carefully consider how their business operations may be further adapted to comply with the new restrictions after what has proven to be a very challenging year for AB employers.
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