Stay informed of the latest workplace law developments locally, nationally, and globally. From the timely quick read In A Flash to the In-Depth Analysis of various Advisors, Mathews Dinsdale’s team keeps you up-to-date.
On December 1, 2023, the Alberta Labour Relations Board overturned the decision of an Employment Standards Officer to grant an employee termination pay for being “constructively dismissed” after being placed on leave due to non-compliance with the employer’s vaccination policy.
Read moreIn a recent released decision an Ontario Arbitrator held that the Employer’s decision to terminate unvaccinated employees was reasonable under the circumstances.
Read moreIn two recent awards, Ontario arbitrators held it was reasonable for employers to insist on employees getting at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, even in the context of the Omicron variant.
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 moreMandatory vaccination is coming to the entire federal sector. New Regulations are expected to come into effect in January 2022.
Read moreEffective October 26, 2021, vaccination will be a condition of employment for employees at all B.C. healthcare facilities. Also included are those working in settings such as home and community care facilities, including client homes.
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 moreFederal Government expects all Federal Crown Corporations and employers in federally regulated sectors to require their employees to be vaccinated. The Government of Canada stated that they will work with employers to ensure this result.
Read moreOur complimentary webinars address the practical and legal issues for Canadian employers.
View our Webinars
