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…
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As the province of Ontario slowly begins to reopen, the government has provided more access and additional education to businesses on how to safely reopen. These new initiatives include webinars,…
If you’re an employer in Ontario with 10+ employees, the Pay Equity Act is something every business owner needs to know. Without, your business is open to the possibility of…
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…
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),…
Despite the declared State of Emergency in the province of Ontario, many workers are still required to go to their respective workplaces. Employees that work in “essential” businesses (grocery…
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…