Ontario’s statutory paid sick leave
Premier Ford recently capitulated to various medical groups and the federal Liberal government’s demands for paid sick leave for provincially regulated employers. Kind of. Sort of.
doctor's note
Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk
The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with: An employee who was dismissed for not submitting a doctor's note in a timely fashion; a firefighter who was reinstated after being dismissed for sexually harassing a co–worker; and human rights claims, made by a former employee, that were barred by terms of a final release received on termination.
Medical evidence and employee absences
A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirms that employers are within their rights to require medical notes when employees are absent from work. However, this decision stands as a warning to employers that although they can ask, they may not be able to summarily terminate an employee who fails to comply.
