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By Vey Willetts LLP | 4 Minutes Read January 14, 2022

It’s time to update your COVID-19 policies

As Ontario struggles with the Omicron variant of COVID-19, employers must ensure their workplace policies are updated to reflect the changing nature of the pandemic. Policies enacted in 2020, or even just a few months ago, may no longer reflect current public health guidance. As such, in this article, we look at three recent pandemic-related developments and assess how they will impact Ontario employers. 

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Health and Safety / COVID-19, employment law, mandatory masks and face coverings, policies and procedures, vaccination policy 1 Comment

By Beyond Rewards Inc | < 1 Minutes Read November 23, 2021

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.

Article by Beyond Rewards Inc / Health and Safety / COVID-19, COVID-19 testing, COVID-19 vaccine, employment law, flu season, vaccination Leave a Comment

By Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm | 3 Minutes Read November 9, 2021

Enforcing mandatory COVID vaccination policies

Many employers have introduced mandatory COVID vaccine policies that will take effect this month. I am being asked two main questions in relation to the implementation of this kind of policy. The first issue is whether to grant exemptions to the policy for religious or medical reasons. An employer has an obligation to consider the request but can request additional information in connection with the request. The onus is on the employee to show the reason for not getting vaccinated is a sincerely, freely and deeply held belief that is integrally linked to a person’s identity, self-definition and fulfilment.

Article by Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm / Employment Standards, Health and Safety / duty to accommodate, employment law, just cause, mandatory vaccination policy, policies and procedures, religious accom, termination, unpaid leave, wrongful dismissal action Leave a Comment

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