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Federal government extends COVID-19 support measures
On July 30, 2021, the federal government proposed a variety of extensions to existing COVID-19 support programs for businesses and workers. The proposed changes are summarized below. For employers The government has proposed extending the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the...
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Important Decision on Family Status Discrimination
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association Newsletter
In Kovintharajah v Paragon Linen & Laundry Services Inc., 2021 HRTO 98 (“Paragon Linen”) the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) provided clarity on the test for family status discrimination and awarded one of the highest ever damages awards...
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Episode 8: What employers need to know about workplace COVID-19 vaccination policies
In this episode, we discuss the critical issues you need to think about before rolling out a COVID-19 vaccination policy at your workplace.
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New paid holiday for federally-regulated employees: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5 (the “Bill”) received Royal Assent. The Bill amends the Canada Labour Code to add a tenth paid holiday for employees in the federally-regulated sector. The new holiday is designated as the National Day for...
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Ontario court finds temporary layoffs due to COVID-19 are not constructive dismissal at common law
In a recent decision, Taylor v. Hanley Hospitality Inc., 2021 ONSC 3135 (“Taylor”), Justice Ferguson of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that an employee who was temporarily laid off due to COVID-19 was not constructively dismissed at common...
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Episode 7: Same workforce, different workplaces – Key considerations for adapting to remote work realities
In this episode, we discuss the new realities for employers in the post-pandemic workplace, including addressing health and safety issues for remote workers.
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Reminder to Ontario employers: Upcoming AODA compliance reporting deadline
Ontario businesses and non-profits should note that the deadline to file an accessibility compliance report is June 30, 2021. All Ontario businesses and non-profit organizations with 20 or more employees are required to file a compliance report with the provincial...
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Free rapid COVID-19 testing for eligible workplaces
Recently, a number of initiatives have been unveiled that will provide free rapid antigen testing to small and medium-sized businesses. Federal On May 7, 2021, the Federal Government announced that certain businesses and organizations can apply for free rapid tests...
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B.C. introduces COVID-19-related paid leave and paid sick leave
On May 11, 2021, the British Columbia Government introduced legislation to amend the B.C. Employment Standards Act to give employees paid leave in the event they need to be away from work due to COVID-19: Bill 13 – 2021: Employment...
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Saskatchewan introduces legislation to provide for paid sick leave
The Saskatchewan Government has introduced legislation, Bill 603, which would amend The Saskatchewan Employment Act to provide for paid sick leave. If the legislation passes, employees would be entitled to paid sick leave of up to: 10 days in a...
