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).