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By Occasional Contributors | 5 Minutes Read April 8, 2020

Layoffs and alternatives – Curtailing operations in response to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have rapid and far-reaching effects on Canadian workplaces. In this article, we answer those questions for Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec. In all cases, please be advised that different considerations may apply under the terms of a collective agreement, if applicable.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Payroll / Canada Emergency Response Benefit, employment insurance benefits, employment law, layoffs, record of employment, reduced work schedule, sick days, statutory leaves of absence, vacation time, work sharing program Leave a Comment

By Piccolo Heath LLP | 5 Minutes Read March 17, 2020

Sick with worry: An employer’s guide to managing coronavirus concerns in the workplace

Coronavirus – by now, that’s a term we’ve all heard. The 2019 Novel Coronavirus is a new and contagious respiratory virus characterized by fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. Coronavirus symptoms are common to a lot of viral illnesses, and in many respects, a mild coronavirus infection can look a lot like a bad cold or flu. However, in some cases, coronavirus can lead to significant and life-threatening complications.

Article by Piccolo Heath LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Payroll / caregiver leave, Coronavirus, COVID-19, discrimination, employment law, pandemic planning, refusal to work, sick days, sick leave Leave a Comment

By Beyond Rewards Inc | 3 Minutes Read July 22, 2016

Presenteeism in the workplace

Presenteeism results in productivity loss, workplace epidemics, or poor health and exhaustion, which can lead to higher absenteeism for longer periods or accidents. Whether it is a physical or mental ailment, employees should be staying home when they are unable to be present at work. Being physically at work is different than being present at work. It is one thing to show up at work; it’s another thing to be actually productive while at work.

Article by Beyond Rewards Inc / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Payroll / absent from work because of illness, Absenteeism, demanding job, employee assistance program, employee productivity, employment, employment law, heavy workloads, Human Resources, job security, mental health, off-the-job wellness, presenteeism, sick days, work environment

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