The Government of Ontario announced today that as of September 26, 2020, all workplaces in Ontario are required that their employees complete a COVID-19 questionnaire before beginning work. Workplaces should…
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UPDATED OCTOBER 14, 2020 The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility recently recognized that the COVID-19 outbreak has created challenges for many businesses and non-profit organizations and has therefore decided to…
Bill 195, Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2000 (“Bill 195”) came into force on July 24, 2020, bringing an end to the declared State of Emergency in…
This morning, Prime Minister Trudeau announced the extension of the wage subsidy program. The latest extension will now go until December 2020. The program covers 75 percent of wages, up to a…
The provincial government of Ontario announced today the introduction of the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave. The new leave, retroactive to March 1, 2020, and expiring six weeks after the declared emergency…
Does Your Business Require WSIB? Ontario Return to Workplace Safety Guide – June 2020 New Employer Guidelines – May 2020 COVID-19 and your small business…
On March 25, 2020, the Ontario government announced it is increasing the Employer Health Tax (EHT) exemption for 2020 from $490,000 to $1 million due to the special circumstances caused…
$1.9 billion in relief for employers to reduce the financial strain on business brought on by COVID-19. The measure, which will run through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB),…
The Ontario Legislature has passed the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020 to provide job-protected leave to employees in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19, or those who need…