Vaccinations and the workplace
With the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccines being administered in Canada, there is much chatter amongst employers and employees alike on whether an employer can make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory.
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Is O. Reg 228/20 on temporary layoffs and working hours a game changer?
The Ontario government’s decision to change temporary layoffs and constructive dismissal provisions of the Employment Standards Act has given employers some relief until the Ontario government decides to end the state of emergency.
Dusting off the 2008 playbook to deal with COVID-19 and the workplace
I started my legal career in September 2008, which coincided with an unprecedented economic collapse. I received a crash course in recession-related legal advice. I advised clients about everything from quick fixes to Hail Mary attempts to support their workers and save their businesses. But it wasn’t until the last few weeks that I had to dust off my old playbook and again discuss these urgent, drastic measures with my employer clients. Some of these measures include:
