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disconnecting from work

By Mordy Mednick | 3 Minutes Read August 31, 2022

Right to disconnect

Employers may be surprised to learn that, whether they are aware of it or not, they could already have violated provisions of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”).[1] As of June 2, 2022, employers who employed 25 or more employees on January 1, 2022 must have a written policy on “disconnecting from work”, which has been termed in the media as the ‘right to disconnect’.

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By SpringLaw | 2 Minutes Read March 9, 2022

Where to go to the bathroom and new guidance on the right to disconnect and non-competes 

On March 1, Schedule 5 of Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, came into effect.

Article by SpringLaw / Business, Employment Standards, Health and Safety / Delivery worker washroom access, disconnecting from work, employment law, Employment Standards Act 2000, non-compete agreements, Working for Workers Act Leave a Comment

By First Reference Monitor | 2 Minutes Read February 17, 2022

Disconnecting from work policy

Due to the pandemic and evolving technology, the nature of work and the workplace have significantly changed. More and more organizations have permanently included remote or hybrid work arrangements as an option available to employees. The pandemic made remote work essential, and technology has facilitated performing work from any location.

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