In this second part of our COVID-19 return to work series, we discuss best practices for employers in addressing the health and safety considerations related to the post-COVID-19 workplace.
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Provincial Worker Job Protection Formalized – The Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020
In an emergency session on March 19, 2020, the Ontario legislature passed Bill 186, which amends the ESA to provide support for provincially-regulated employees including full-time, part-time, student, casual workers and temporary help agency assignment employees who are unable to work as a result of COVID-19.
Help is on the Horizon – Changes to EI Benefits, Introduction of the Emergency Care Benefit, and Support for Small Businesses in Response to COVID-19
Many are aware of measures already in place or introduced by the various public and government authorities for employers, employees and the economy. On March 18th, in response to increasing demand, the federal government announced further measures and support available to workers and employers as part of its COVID-19 Economic Plan.
PH’s COVID-19 Employer Resource Centre
In the face of the COVID-19, PH is doing its part to keep employers informed and their employees safe. We’ve gathered some helpful resources for employment-related issues facing employers in the wake of COVID-19.
Sick with Worry: An Employer’s Guide to Managing Coronavirus Concerns in the Workplace
For the vast majority of us, the main impact of coronavirus is anxiety. Employers may already be feeling the impacts of a nervous workforce. This may include increased sick days and absences, refusals to work, or discriminatory behaviour in the workplace. What’s an employer to do?