Ontario has extended paid sick days, until July 31, 2022, for reasons related to COVID-19. Employees can continue to access this paid leave to get tested, vaccinated, self-isolate, or care…
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Bill 27, known as the Working for Workers Act, creates a requirement for employers with 25 or more employees to have a written policy on disconnecting from work, which includes…
Ontario’s ‘Covid Period” which was supposed to end on September 25 2021 has been extended for the forth time. “In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government made a regulation…
Did you know that Canadian citizens 18 years+ who are registered to vote — are entitled to 3 consecutive hours to vote between when the polls open and close? If an…
It doesn’t matter what size your business is, having a social media policy for staff is a simple way to reduce reputational risk. Download our one-pager on how and why…
Now that the majority of the Canadian population has gotten their first jab and cities are beginning to open up, there has been much speculation about mandatory vaccines in the…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government made a regulation that changed certain Employment Standards Act (ESA) rules during the COVID-19 period. The “COVID-19 period” was set to expire on July 3,…
A bill creating a statutory holiday to commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada received royal assent last week. The bill creates a statutory holiday to occur annually on…
Any employer these days needs to know, understand and practice Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Below are few suggested actions an employer can easily take to avoid a complaint. Avoid having…
The provincial government has extended the paid infectious disease emergency leave aka paid sick leave to the end of the year. The program, which legislates up to three paid sick days…