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The Federal Election and Upcoming Increase to Minimum Hourly Wage Rate – September 15, 2021
Employees are Entitled to Time off From Work to Vote in the Federal Election Under the Canada Elections Act (the “Act”), employers are required to
A Further Update on COVID-19 – Extension of Paid IDEL and Introduction of Mandatory Proof of Vaccination Status in Select Settings
Extension of Paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave The Ontario government has recently announced that the paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (“IDEL”) originally set to end
A Further Update on COVID-19 – All Toronto Based Businesses Must Implement a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy – August 31, 2021
All Businesses Permitted to Reopen Must Implement a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy On August 24, 2021, the Ontario government published amendments to O. Reg 364/20: Rules
A Further Update on COVID-19 – Growing Trend Towards Mandatory Vaccination Policies Across Canada – August 23, 2021
Summary An update on recent trends showcasing the adoption of mandatory vaccination policies across Canada. Federal Government Vaccine Mandate On August 13, 2021, the federal
A Further Update on COVID-19 – Additional Guidance and Resources from the Province of Ontario Regarding Management of COVID-19
On August 11, 2021, the Ministry of Health released guidelines and resources related to managing COVID-19. Although the guide is intended for use by Provincial
A Further Update on COVID-19 – Court finds that IDEL Results in Constructive Dismissal at Common Law and CERB is Not Deductible from Damages– June 30, 2021
Summary In Fogelman v. IFG., 2021 ONSC 4042, the Court held that where an employee is placed on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (“IDEL”) in accordance
A Further Update on COVID-19 – Court finds that IDEL Does Not Result in Constructive Dismissal at Common Law or under the ESA
Summary In Taylor v. Hanley Hospitality Inc., 2021 ONSC 3135, the Court held that where an employee is placed on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (“IDEL”)
A Further Update on COVID-19 – Ontario to Transition to Step One of the Province’s Roadmap to Reopen as of Friday June 11, 2021
Summary On June 7, 2021, the government of Ontario announced, that in response to positive public health trends and increasing vaccination rates, the province would
A Further Update on COVID-19 – Stay-At-Home Order Lifted – Paid Sick Leave Reimbursement Applications Open
Summary On June 2, 2021, the government of Ontario lifted the provincewide stay-at-home order. Practically speaking, it is status quo, the Emergency Brake remains in