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Employment issues related to COVID-19

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COVID-19 Related Posts

See all of our posts and updates regarding the COVID-19 Virus below

How to Manage Work Refusals During a Pandemic

COVID-19 continues to present a serious challenge to the Canadian public and economy. Even while governments and companies work towards finding an effective vaccine, efforts continue to support a recovery…

Why Employers Have to Decide Whether to Recall Employees Before September 4th

On July 24, 2020, with the passing of Bill 195 (Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act 2020) the declared provincial state of emergency related to COVID-19 ended. Below,…

Immigration & Labour Mobility in the COVID-19 Era

COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on Canada’s immigration and labour mobility policies. Many foreign nationals are currently prohibited from entering Canada until further notice. New travel policies and/or exemptions…

Recalls to Work, Layoffs & Changed Employment: What Comes Next

Phase 3 of the COVID-19 reopening strategy has begun in earnest. This means that we are getting close to a full reopening of the provincial economy. As we move close…

“Heat of the Moment” Resignations: Are They Enforceable?

The continued reopening of public and private sector organizations is without doubt a positive and sorely needed step towards economic recovery. While critical, this process will not be without its…

Are you a Foreign Worker Who Has Been Terminated? What You Need to Know

Temporary foreign workers are not immune to being terminated from their employment in the time of COVID-19. Below we discuss some key considerations if you are a temporary foreign worker…

Nervous About COVID-19 and Returning to Work? What Employees Should Know

After months of mass closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, provinces are beginning to allow the reopening of workplaces and various facilities. Many employees are, understandably, concerned about their health…

3 Things to Know About Ontario’s Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

On May 29, 2020, the Ontario government published O. Reg 228/20: Infectious Diseases Emergency Leave (the “Regulation”), a regulation under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”). The changes under…