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By Beyond Rewards Inc | 2 Minutes Read September 28, 2021

Extended COVID-19 sick days

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Ontario government has announced the extension of the 3-day COVID-19 paid leave. This extension will currently run until the end of 2021 as new risks and information are being identified in association with the delta variant of COVID-19. Employers are to ensure that they are up to date with extended COVID-19 sick days to provide to their employees. 

Article by Beyond Rewards Inc / Health and Safety, Payroll / Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit, COVID-19, employment law, paid leave, pandemic, sick days, sick leave

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

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

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