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The ON Government has introduced the Working for Workers Act, 2021 which, if passed, will, among other things, ban non-compete agreements, require recruiters and temporary help agencies to be licenced, and mandate that certain employers implement “right to disconnect” policies.
Read moreThe Ontario government has announced a plan to reduce WSIB premium rates for 2022, and to distribute excess surpluses from the WSIB insurance fund to participating employers.
Read moreOHRC takes the position that mandating and requiring proof of vaccination to protect people at work or when receiving services is generally permissible under the Human Rights Code.
Read moreAs of September 22, 2021, individuals will need to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities.
Read moreOntario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a directive mandating hospitals, ambulance services, and home & community care service providers to have a COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees, staff, contractors, students and volunteers effective no later than September 7, 2021.
Read moreAll services, which were open under Step Two, such as construction, remain open under Step Three. Masking and physical distancing requirements remain in place throughout Step Three.
Read moreOntario enters Step 2 of its Roadmap to Reopen on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. The Step Two restrictions are detailed in this article. All services, which were open under Step One, such as construction, remain open under Step Two.
Read moreIn a 2-1 decision, the majority of the Divisional Court of Ontario overturned a HRTO decision which determined that permanent residency is intrinsically included under the protected ground of citizenship.
Read moreAlthough this award was related to the construction industry specifically, it establishes that in the appropriate context, Ontario employers may implement reasonable COVID-19 rapid testing protocols to protect the health and safety of workers and the public.
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