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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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Can I require my salon staff to get COVID-19 vaccinations before they come back to work?
January 10, 2021
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Ontario extends leaves to prevent ‘catastrophic impacts’
January 6, 2021
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Racist Remarks Found to be Prima Facie – Cause for Termination
December 1, 2020
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How Will The Pandemic Impact Employee Notice Periods
November 16, 2020
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Matthews v Ocean Nutrition: Supreme Court of Canada confirms fundamental employment obligation
November 11, 2020
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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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January 27, 2021
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| Ashley Mulrooney
On January 1, 2021, the new Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations (the “Regulation”) and associated changes to the Canada Labour Code (“Code”) came into force. The Regulation and amendments to the Code place substantial obligations on a federally-regulated employer to implement preventative and protective measures to address workplace violence and harassment.
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January 15, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Ontario declared a second provincial emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA), effective January 12, 2021. This declaration of emergency will automatically terminate in 14 days unless terminated earlier or extended. The declaration of a provincial emergency allows the Government to make new emergency orders under the EMCPA, including the enactment of a new enforcement order.
January 05, 2021
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
The City of Toronto’s Public Health unit has issued a Letter of Instruction to all employers in the City permitted to be open under the Reopening Ontario Act. The Letter requires every employer to take additional measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
December 23, 2020
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Ontario announced a province-wide shutdown to commence on Saturday, December 26 at 12:01 a.m.; to last 14 days for Northern Ontario and 28 days for Southern Ontario.
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December 21, 2020
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
On December 17, 2020, the Government of Ontario issued a news release (found here) in which it
made two announcements, each of which may significantly impact employers in the province.
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November 23, 2020
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
The Government of Ontario has announced the City of Toronto and Region of Peel will move to the “Lockdown/Grey” stage of the COVID-19 Response Framework effective Monday, November 23, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. for a minimum of 28 days.
The Lockdown includes general restrictions, the requirement that every business have a Safety Plan, and business specific restrictions.
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November 20, 2020
| Sherrard Kuzz LLP
The Government of Ontario has commenced a workplace education and enforcement campaign across the province to ensure businesses takes precautions necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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