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Family Status Accommodation

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COVID-19 challenges six months into the pandemic

It’s been almost six months since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Ontario. During this time the government has introduced a number of new income support programs and new laws. There was no play book for handling this crisis.

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Accommodating child care and elder care obligations in a COVID-19 world

In the employment context, family status discrimination cases often arise when an employee requests a change in their schedule or their regular working hours in order to permit them the opportunity to care for a child or a parent.

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