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August 31, 2023

To protect the well-being of employees, the Ontario government has taken proactive measures by implementing the Naloxone in the Workplace program.

What is Workplace Violence and Harassment? – Occupational Health and Safety Act

August 29, 2022

Employers in Ontario have a duty to protect their employees as much as possible from workplace violence and harassment.

Being Asked to Return to the Office? Here’s What to Expect…

May 3, 2022

With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, many Ontarians are now being asked to return to work onsite after working from home for more than two years Read More...

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Required and Reasonable?

December 6, 2021

The Occupational Health & Safety Act does not require all businesses to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

U.S. Court of Appeals Prevents COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
November 22, 2021
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans halted the COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements (“the Mandate”) for private bu Read More...

Workplace Bullying and Employer Obligations
January 7, 2021
Workplace bullying is more common than most of us care to admit. It happens in all sectors and can happen whether employees are onsite or working remo Read More...

Mandatory COVID-19 Screening Requirements in Workplaces
December 15, 2020
The Ontario Government introduced new mandatory COVID-19 screening requirements for all businesses and organizations in Ontario.

The Coronavirus – Pandemic, Quarantine & Workplace Issues
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 is forcing many Ontario businesses to consider work-from-home strategies, quarantine, paid and unpaid time off for employees and closures.

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