Keep records of paid IDEL or face potential repayment
Earlier this month, the provincial government extended the Work Income Protection Benefit program until December 31, 2021.
infectious disease emergency leave
Is a temporary layoff still a termination at common law?
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Ontario, many employers temporarily laid off employees or reduced their compensation because business revenues plummeted. This blog considers the legal implications of these layoffs and reductions in compensation under the Employment Standards Act and at common law.
Court rules that IDEL leave is NOT a constructive dismissal
In Taylor v Hanley Hospitality (2021 ONSC 3135) released June 7, 2021, Ferguson J. ruled that Coutinho v Ocular Health Centre (20121 ONSC 3076) was wrongly decided and thus does not have to be followed. The Plaintiff was put on IDEL leave on March 27, 2020, then recalled and returned to work on September 3, 2020.
