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January 18, 2022
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2-week suspension for excessive breach of safety procedure
January 17, 2022
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January 12, 2022
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Dependent contractor with ‘unconscionable’ contract gets $10,000 after dismissal
January 10, 2022
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Wrongful dismissal claim unsuccessful, but reasonable
November 17, 2021
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Perfection not the standard in legal drafting when parties’ intentions clear
November 12, 2021
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Diving deeper into proposed changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act
October 29, 2021
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5-Star Safety Lawyers and Law Firms
October 18, 2021
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December 7, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
The Government of Ontario has extended the temporary layoff exemption and paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave period.
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December 2, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
On November 30, 2021 the Ontario Government passed Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021, which received Royal Assent yesterday - December 2, 2021. Bill 27 amends 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.
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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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