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About Beyond Rewards Inc

Beyond Rewards is a boutique firm offering a full suite of Human Resource, Safety, Workplace investigations, Accessibility Standards and Risk Management solutions, online training programs and customized face to face training for our clients. Several exceptional expert consultants led by Lynne Bard, HBa, CHRP, CES, President/Senior Consultant, will be blogging regularly on First Reference Talks on behalf of Beyond Rewards Inc.

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What is the ‘Working for Workers Act’?

Employers should be aware of new changes coming to Ontario businesses with the Working for Workers Act, 2021 (Bill 27). These changes in the workplace come as a measure to improve the work/life balance of Ontarians and aid with the economic growth of the province while attracting top talent.

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COVID-19 testing enhancements for the upcoming winter

During the winter months, people will be spending more time indoors and gathering during the holiday season. In understanding of this, the Government of Ontario is expanding COVID-19 testing efforts, such as increasing convenience and the number of testing locations.

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New Ontario reopening guidelines

The Government of Ontario released a new reopening plan for Ontario that aims on being long-term. This new plan outlines government strategies towards the goal of lifting COVID-19 restrictions by March 2022.

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