An inclusive culture helps employees feel comfortable expressing their ideas and opinions in the workplace among coworkers and managers. When people feel appreciated for who they are, they may produce more…
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Employers that are eager to loosen the masking requirements in Ontario may do so on March 21, provided they are not employers in the select settings where masking must continue….
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…
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…
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…