Although Canadian employers that provide essential services have remained open since the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic, other employers were required to close their physical operations. Despite this, the nature of the...more
Many Canadian employers implemented temporary layoffs due to the devastating financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis. These employers are entitled to recall their employees back to work at any point in time prior to the...more
At the time this Insight was prepared, there were eight reported cases of the coronavirus in Canada; three are in Ontario and five in British Columbia. The first of these cases was confirmed on January 25 and the last was...more
2/19/2020
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Best Practices ,
Canada ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Travel ,
Leave of Absence ,
Medical Leave ,
OHSA ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Public Health ,
Risk Management ,
Sick Leave ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Traveling Employee ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
With Canada’s federal election fast approaching, Canadians will also be marking the anniversary of a major legislative change that has had a significant impact on the employment law landscape in this country: the legalization...more
10/2/2019
/ Canada ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Marijuana ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Undue Hardship ,
Workplace Safety