Ontario Extends Suspension of Temporary Layoffs to July 30, 2022
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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The Ontario Government has further extended the existing measures designed to delay temporary layoffs from triggering ESA termination and severance liabilities.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreEmployers now have several arbitration decisions to help guide their COVID-19 policies, with more expected in the near future.
Read moreON 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.
Read moreOntario 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.
Read moreThe 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.
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