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Ontario introduces paid COVID-19 sick leave

Photo of Natasha HyppoliteBy Natasha Hyppolite and Global Workplace Insider Team on Posted in Canada
On April 29, 2021, the Ontario government enacted Bill 284, COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, 2021 (Act). The legislation amends the Employment Standards Act (ESA) to require employers to provide employees covered by the ESA with up to three paid days of sick leave for certain reasons relating to COVID-19. In this update, we review … Continue reading

Pandemic check: face covering requirements for federally regulated employers in Canada

Photo of Natasha HyppoliteBy Natasha Hyppolite on Posted in Canada, Coronavirus
In certain provinces, masks and face coverings have now or will soon become mandatory in certain indoor establishments accessible to the public, including in, or in parts of, Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia. Recently, in Atlantic Canada, Nova Scotia also announced that masks will be required as of July 31 in enclosed public places. … Continue reading

À savoir sur la pandémie : exigences en matière de couvre-visage pour les employeurs sous réglementation fédérale au Canada

Photo of Natasha HyppoliteBy Natasha Hyppolite on Posted in Canada, Coronavirus
Dans certaines provinces, le port d’un masque et d’un couvre-visage est maintenant, ou sera bientôt, obligatoires dans certains établissements intérieurs accessibles au public, notamment en Ontario (en anglais seulement), au Québec, en Alberta et en Colombie-Britannique (en anglais seulement), ou dans certaines parties de ces provinces. Récemment, au Canada atlantique, la Nouvelle-Écosse a également annoncé … Continue reading

Quelques précisions sur les conséquences de la pandémie pour les employeurs au Canada : dispositions clés en matière de licenciement collectif

Photo of John MastorasPhoto of Natasha HyppolitePhoto of Margaret McConnellPhoto of Stéphane EricksonBy John Mastoras, Natasha Hyppolite, Margaret McConnell, Stéphane Erickson and Global Workplace Insider Team on Posted in Canada, Coronavirus
Alors que bon nombre d’employés regagnent progressivement leurs lieux de travail physiques ou leurs chantiers, il est encourageant de constater que les gouvernements ont amorcé la levée des restrictions imposées aux employeurs. En effet, près d’un million de personnes au Canada ont trouvé un emploi entre mai et juin. Cela dit, partout au pays, les … Continue reading

More on employer pandemic consequences in Canada: key “group” termination considerations

Photo of John MastorasPhoto of Natasha HyppolitePhoto of Margaret McConnellPhoto of Stéphane EricksonBy John Mastoras, Natasha Hyppolite, Margaret McConnell, Stéphane Erickson and Global Workplace Insider Team on Posted in Canada, Coronavirus
As many employees gradually return to the physical workplace or jobsite, governments are encouragingly lifting restrictions on employers. Indeed, nearly one million people in Canada found jobs between May and June. Nonetheless, employers across the country are continually reassessing how to best position themselves for what remains an uncertain future. In some cases, the need … Continue reading

Ontario: Paying employees for the Victoria Day Holiday during the pandemic

Photo of Natasha HyppoliteBy Natasha Hyppolite on Posted in Canada, Coronavirus
Monday May 18, is Victoria Day (Journée nationale des patriotes, or National Patriot’s Day, in Quebec); a holiday which most employees are entitled to take off and receive public holiday pay. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in emergency leaves, temporary layoffs and reduced schedules. As a result, some may have lost track of upcoming long … Continue reading

Pâques et la Pâque juive 2020 : des rappels pour les employeurs pendant la pandémie

Photo of Natasha HyppoliteBy Natasha Hyppolite on Posted in Canada, Coronavirus
Vendredi saint marque le début de la longue fin de semaine de Pâques au Canada. Cette année, les festivités seront sans doute célébrées différemment. En raison de la COVID-19, les grands rassemblements sont interdits et la majorité des lieux de loisirs publics et privés sont fermés, tout comme les lieux de culte. Peu importe les … Continue reading

Easter & Passover 2020: Pandemic reminders for employers

Photo of Natasha HyppoliteBy Natasha Hyppolite on Posted in Canada, Coronavirus
Good Friday marks the start of the Easter long weekend in Canada. Undoubtedly, this year, festivities will be observed differently. Due to COVID-19, large gatherings are currently prohibited and most private and public places of recreation are closed, including places of worship. Employers must continue to navigate these trying times, holiday or not. Below, we … Continue reading

Launch of the Federal Employment Guide for Employers: September 1 Amendments to Part III of the Canada Labour Code

Photo of Natasha HyppolitePhoto of Stéphane EricksonBy Natasha Hyppolite, Stéphane Erickson and Heather Cameron on Posted in Canada, General
A suite of changes to Part III of the Canada Labour Code (the Code) are coming into force on September 1, 2019, that will confer new rights to employees. For many federally regulated employers, these amendments, brought under Bills C-86 and C-63, will have a significant impact on their workplaces and businesses. To assist employers … Continue reading

Lancement du Guide d’information en matière de droit de l’emploi et du travail fédéral: Modifications à la partie III du Code canadien du travail qui entreront en vigueur le 1er septembre 2019

Photo of Natasha HyppolitePhoto of Stéphane EricksonBy Natasha Hyppolite, Stéphane Erickson and Heather Cameron on Posted in Canada
Une série de nouvelles modifications apportées à la partie III du Code canadien du travail (Code), qui entreront en vigueur le 1er septembre 2019, conféreront de nouveaux droits aux employés. Ces modifications, adoptées en vertu des projets de loi C-86 et C-63, auront des répercussions importantes sur le milieu de travail et l’entreprise de nombreux employeurs … Continue reading
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