Wrongful dismissal claim unsuccessful, but reasonable
November 17, 2021
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Diving deeper into proposed changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act
October 29, 2021
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Court reduces cost award in ‘close call’ wrongful dismissal case that employer won
October 18, 2021
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5-Star Safety Lawyers and Law Firms
October 18, 2021
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Employers must meet employees’ need for safety in adopting hybrid workplace model
October 12, 2021
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A course correction on emergency leave and constructive dismissal
July 14, 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccination in the construction workplace
June 15, 2021
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5 key questions about work-from-home arrangements
June 15, 2021
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October 27, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
On October 25, 2021, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021. If passed, Bill 27 will amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act, 2009, Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006, and Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Act. This briefing note summarizes the key proposed amendments. Regulations will also be passed in due course.
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October 22, 2021
| Chris West
Service Canada has published updated information to help employers issue records of employment (“ROE”s) for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes when an employee either does not report to work or is dismissed because they refuse the COVID-19 vaccination.
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September 17, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
There have been a number of important COVID-19 updates within the past few days. We’ve summarized them in this Briefing Note.
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September 02, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
There have been a number of important COVID-19 updates within the past few days. We’ve summarized them in this Briefing Note. If you would like to learn more or need assistance, please contact us.
August 26, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
Toronto Workplaces
O. Reg 364/20, Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step requires any business or organization open for business, to operate “in compliance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of public health officials…”. (emphasis added)
On August 20, 2021, the Medical Officer of Health for Toronto (MOHT) issued a “strong recommendation” that every local business implement a COVID-19 vaccination policy. The City of Toronto has also provided guidance on the key components of such a policy.
July 07, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
On June 30, 2021, the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario updated its COVID-19 Screening Tool for Businesses and Organizations (Screening Workers). Every business or organization must ensure a worker is actively screened each day before the worker enters the workplace or starts their shift, regardless of vaccination status.
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July 05, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
July 1, 2021 O. Reg. 420/21: Notices and Reports under Sections 51 To 53.1 of the Act - Fatalities, Critical Injuries, Occupational Illnesses and Other Incidents under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (“Regulation 420/21”) came into effect, to streamline the notice and reporting requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”).
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June 24, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
As COVID-19 numbers continue to drop across Canada, there is increasing optimism that provinces, territories and borders will “open up”. In this “open” environment, an individual’s vaccination status may become highly relevant, and it will be imperative to ensure this information is up-to-date, accurate and accessible. The attached briefing note outlines the steps an individual can take to update their records if they received one or more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine outside their home province or territory, or Canada.
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