COVID-19
All 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.
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COVID-19
Ontario 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.
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In A Flash
In 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.
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COVID-19
Although 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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COVID-19
On Friday, June 11, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., the Ontario government will enter Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen, a few days ahead of its target date of Monday, June 14, 2021.
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COVID-19
This article discusses the latest decision in Taylor, and the implications on existing and contemplated constructive dismissal litigation arising from pandemic-related layoffs.
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COVID-19
The Ontario Government has extended the existing measures designed to delay temporary layoffs from triggering ESA termination and severance liabilities to September 25, 2021.
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COVID-19
Ontario’s Stay-at-Home Order expired, signalling the beginning of a gradual reopening of the province. In this article, we explore Ontario’s COVID-19 plan for reopening and how this recent change affects businesses and workplaces.
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COVID-19
ON has announced a three step plan to reopen the Province, tentatively planned to begin the week of June 14 2021. Certain outdoor facilities will also be permitted to open beginning May 22, 2021.
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