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COVID-19 Update: Do Reduced Hours of Work or a Temporary Lay Off Constitute a Termination or a Constructive Dismissal? The legal waters just got murkier
The Ontario government has just amended the Employment Standards Act (the "ESA") to address reduced hours of work and layoffs caused by COVID-19. A copy of the new law is found here. Essentially, the definition of temporary layoff and constructive dismissal under the...
Return to Work After COVID-19: When babies still need tending and parents are mending
Yesterday, Premier Ford announced Stage 1 of the reopening of Ontario and identified some businesses that are permitted to reopen on Tuesday after the long weekend. To view the health and safety guidelines for reopening, click here. These employers will, therefore,...
COVID-19 Update: New Ministry of Labour Guidelines for Reopening of Workplaces
The New Guidelines On Thursday, April 30, the Ontario government issued safety guidelines for employers on how to protect employees as the province prepares for a gradual reopening of workplaces. There are guidelines for five (5) sectors; namely, food services,...