Ontario Lifts Most Remaining Mask Mandates
COVID-19 mask mandates will be lifted on June 11, including those in hospitals and on public transit. The existing mask mandates in long-term care and retirement homes will remain in effect.
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COVID-19 mask mandates will be lifted on June 11, including those in hospitals and on public transit. The existing mask mandates in long-term care and retirement homes will remain in effect.
Read moreAn ON employer has been convicted and fined $125,000, under OHSA for failing to take the reasonable precautions necessary to protect against the transmission of COVID-19.
Read moreOn April 11, 2022, the Working for Workers Act, 2022 became law. It establishes new rights for digital platform workers, increases penalties for violation of workplace health and safety rules, and imposes new requirements on employers.
Read moreThe ON Government announced that the general minimum wage will increase to $15.50 per hour. This follows a previous increase to $15 per hour in January 2022, as well as other announcements regarding the Working for Workers Act, 2022.
Read moreOntario introduced Bill 88 – known as the Working for Workers Act, 2022 – if passed would provide for a minimum wage and other foundational rights for digital platform workers who offer rides or deliver food and other items for companies like Uber, Lyft, Door Dash and Instacart.
Read moreOntario proposes new legislation that, if passed, would require employers to disclose the extent to which they monitor their employees electronically, including their use of computers, cellphones, GPS trackers and other devices.
Read moreThe Government of Ontario announced that it will gradually ease public health restrictions beginning January 31/22. Certain businesses which were previously required to close will be permitted to reopen at 50 percent capacity.
Read moreOver the past few months, more Ontario arbitrators have released decisions on COVID-19 vaccination policies implemented by employers. This article will provide an update on the new decisions and how they compare to prior decisions.
Read moreON returns to a modified version of Step 2 of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen. Restrictions effective Wednesday, January 5/22 and last until at least January 26/22, subject to the status of public health indicators.
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