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September 24, 2020

Emergency protections introduced in June through Ontario Regulation 228/20 were to expire in September but have now been extended until January 2, 2021.

Temporary Layoff Clock set to begin again: Are you prepared?

September 1, 2020

The Ontario government enacted temporary changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to assist employers and employees alike during the COVID-19 cri Read More...

Back to Work: Successfully Navigating Employees Back to Work – Practical and Legal Considerations

July 6, 2020

With much of Ontario in “Stage 2” of its emergence from the COVID-19 lockdown, we update some considerations for employers as they get back to wor Read More...

Guide to Accommodation in the Workplace

June 25, 2020

Employers in Ontario have an obligation to ensure their employees are not subject to discrimination or human rights violations in the workplace.

Ontario Makes Temporary Changes to Layoff Rules During Pandemic
June 5, 2020
The Ontario Government has implemented temporary changes to labour laws in order to avoid triggering terminations and to help businesses stay afloat.

What happens to workers’ rights during COVID-19?
May 27, 2020
Ron Minken interviewed on workers retaining their right to refuse unsafe work and the right to ask for accommodation in the context of redeployment.

Employer’s Guide to Return to Work – Employment Law & Mental Health
May 22, 2020
How can employers manage mental health-related concerns in their workplace as employees return to work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Employer’s Guide to Sick Leave
May 19, 2020
Employers in Ontario, regardless of the size of the business, should have in place a plan and a policy for employees’ sick leave.

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