Who Pays for Rapid Antigen Testing in the Workplace?
As regular testing for COVID-19 continues to be commonplace in many workplaces, it is not always clear who should be responsible for the costs of rapid antigen testing in the …
Employees Refuse to Return to Work Over COVID-19 Concerns
There have been instances where employees have refused to return to work over Covid-19 concerns. Their refusal to continue working during the pandemic is based on the lack of safety …
Lockdown Terminations: Cineplex Laid Off 6,000 Part-Time Workers
Cineplex laid off 6,000 part-time employees temporarily in Ontario and Quebec last week. Approximately 5,000 of those jobs were in Ontario establishments. The company cited new enhanced COVID-19 restrictions as …
Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit Eligibility
The government of Canada has announced that it will be expanding the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB). CWLB provides temporary income support for employed and self-employed workers who are unable …
The Pandemic and Reduction of Hours: Employee Options and Rights
The pandemic has hit many workplaces with decreased demand for their services, which in turn affects the availability of work for employees. Employers may attempt to justify a reduction of …
Who is Responsible for COVID-19 at Work?
Generally speaking, it would be very difficult to prove that one individual has infected another with COVID-19 given the widespread rate of infection. So, in a workplace context, who is …
COVID-19 Return to Work – What Happens if an Employee Isn’t Willing to Return to Office?
As vaccination rates increase and cases of COVID-19 decline, many workplaces have begun announcing their return to office plans. Some offices have chosen to embrace a flexible return to work …
Vaccination Policies at Work: Can You be Fired for Refusing a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Employers’ duty to maintain workplace safety with vaccination policies in place Employers have a duty to provide a safe workplace as required by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, …
Vaccination Status of Co-workers – Can I Ask My Colleague About Their Vaccination Status?
As more employees consider going back to the office, or are called back by their employers, many are interested to know the vaccination status of co-workers. Employees and employers alike …
Proof of Vaccination for In-Office Work
As more Canadians receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, employers may be wondering whether they can ask for proof of vaccination to allow for more in-office work. Employers can ask for proof …
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