Can you successfully implement a mandatory employee vaccination policy in your workplace?
April 14, 2021
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Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination in the Workplace
April 2, 2021
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“Let All Workers Vote”: Ontario Union Rules Are Undermining Workplace Democracy
March 28, 2021
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Sherrard Kuzz dispenses wisdom during webinar on harassment investigations.
March 8, 2021
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Mandatory Vaccination Policies in the Workplace – Should You Implement One?
March 2, 2021
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No employer too small to avoid glare of social media
February 9, 2021
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Persistent COVID-19 vaccine refusal potential firing offence, say employment lawyers
February 4, 2021
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January 30, 2021
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May 10, 2021
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On April 29, 2021, the Government of Ontario passed Bill 284, the COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, 2021. The legislation amends the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) to provide time off (paid and unpaid) for COVID-19 related matters including vaccination.
On April 30, 2021, we published a briefing note to address key components of Bill 284. We now share with you common questions we have received from clients (not already addressed in the initial briefing note).
April 30, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
On April 29, 2021, the Government of Ontario passed Bill 284, the COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, 2021. The legislation amends the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 to provide time off (paid and unpaid) for COVID-19 related matters including vaccination. Bill 284 has important implications for Ontario employers. The key amendments, now in force, are set out in the attached briefing note.
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April 23, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
Further to our earlier briefing note on this topic, the City of Toronto class order is now available. While many of the requirements are similar to that in the Peel class order, there are some differences. The attached briefing note specifically summarizes the requirements applicable in the City of Toronto.
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April 23, 2021
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Both the Region of Peel and City of Toronto have introduced a class order to mandate workplace closure to control the spread of COVID-19. The class orders take effect Friday, April 23, 2021.
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April 08, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
There is a movement afoot to encourage mass COVID-19 vaccination - legislated paid leave to obtain the necessary shot(s).
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March 15, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
With COVID-19 vaccination within reach for most Canadians, many employers want to know if they can require employees and, in some cases, customers to be vaccinated once vaccines are readily available. Employers are also uncertain about the information they can collect about vaccination and whether widespread vaccination in the workplace means fewer health and safety protocols such as distancing, masking, disinfecting, etc.
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March 09, 2021
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On February 26, 2021, the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario updated its COVID-19 Screening Tool for Businesses and Organizations (Screening Workers) and its COVID-19 Screening Tool for Businesses and Organizations (Screening Patrons). Under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19 Act, 2020 and its associated regulations, every business or organization to which the screening tools apply must ensure these tools comply with the updated requirements.
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February 24, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
On February 10, 2021 the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario updated its COVID-19 Screening Tool for Businesses and Organizations (Screening Workers) and its COVID-19 Screening Tool for Businesses and Organizations (Screening Patrons).
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