In A Flash
Ontario 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.
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COVID-19
The 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.
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COVID-19
Over 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.
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COVID-19
ON 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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COVID-19
The Ontario Government has further extended the existing measures designed to delay temporary layoffs from triggering ESA termination and severance liabilities.
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In A Flash
The Working for Workers Act, 2021 bans non-compete agreements for employees, requires recruiters and temporary help agencies to be licenced, and requires mandatory policies dealing with employee rights to disconnect from work at the end of the day.
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COVID-19
Employers now have several arbitration decisions to help guide their COVID-19 policies, with more expected in the near future.
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COVID-19
ON arbitrator dismissed a policy grievance challenging the Employer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. The mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy was upheld and found to be reasonable as it was compliant with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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In A Flash
Ontario Government announced that it will table legislation that, if passed, would increase the general minimum wage to $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2022.
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