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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ontario Announces Mandatory Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 – Here is How it Works
The Ontario government has announced a temporary plan that will provide up to three paid sick leave for COVID-19 for employees. The Ontario COVID-19 Worker Protection Benefit Program will pay …
Ontario to Give Three Paid Sick Days to Employees
Following months of demands for sick pay coverage, the Ontario government has announced a temporary plan that will provide up to three paid sick days to employees. The Ontario COVID-19 …
COVID-19: Paid Sick Leave Needs to be Targeted
Daniel Lublin, an Employment Lawyer, talks with CP24 about paid sick leaves in Ontario. Q: What is the difference between provincial and federal guidelines? The federal government will pay the …
Child Care During COVID-19: Workplace Laws For Parents
Daniel Lublin, Special to The Globe and Mail Child care during COVID-19 can be a delicate balancing act for working parents and their employers. Employers must accommodate parents who need …
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