On April 27, 2020, Ontario released a Framework for Reopening Our Province. This Framework contemplates the gradual reopening of the province in three stages, with each stage lasting for approximately two-to-four weeks to...more
6/15/2020
/ Canada ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
Ontario ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Retailers ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Workplace Safety
On May 27, 2020, Ontario updated its COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool (Tool), which was originally launched in March 2020. The interactive Tool requires users to respond to a series of questions and, based on their responses,...more
On April 30, 2020, in anticipation of the gradual reopening of its economy, Ontario announced that it had released safety guidelines to enable employers to protect workers, customers, and the general public. The guidelines...more
In Canada, the easing of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic is determined by each individual province or territory. A number of provincial governments have announced how they plan to gradually ease restrictions with a...more
In Canada Post Corp. v. Canadian Union of Postal Workers, 2019 SCC 67, one of the last decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) in 2019, the court clarified the extent of a federally-regulated employer’s inspection...more
1/22/2020
/ Appeals ,
Canada ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Rights ,
Failure to Comply ,
Federal Employees ,
Health and Safety ,
Inspection Rights ,
Labour Code ,
Safety Inspections ,
Supreme Court of Canada ,
Workplace Safety
Employers with employees in Ontario often ask about legislative requirements under various employment statutes, including mandatory policies, training and postings under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Workplace...more
6/25/2019
/ Accessibility Rules ,
Canada ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Health and Safety ,
International Labor Laws ,
Labor Regulations ,
OHSA ,
Ontario ,
Posting Requirements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Workplace Safety
Employers with employees in Ontario often ask about legislative requirements under various employment statutes, including mandatory policies, training and postings under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Workplace...more
3/8/2019
/ Canada ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Mandates ,
Employment Standards Act ,
International Labor Laws ,
Ontario ,
OSHA ,
Posting Requirements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Strict Compliance ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety