Labour Arbitration Allows Employer to Mandate COVID-19 Testing
Just last week, we wrote a blog speculating on an employer’s right to mandate vaccinations against COVID-19 for employees and staff. Considering a balance of an employer’s obligation to provide a safe workplace with an employee’s right to human rights protections, we concluded that the issue presents a fine line; one that courts would have […]
Read MoreCan Your Employer Require You to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?
In recent weeks, Ontario and other provinces in Canada have experienced a sharp increase in the rate of COVID-19 infections. With more regions in the province entering a second lockdown period, promising news on the fight against the coronavirus infection is welcome. While still in the very early stages, Canada has begun to administer COVID-19 […]
Read MoreTeachers Walk Out Before School Closure Over COVID Outbreak
An employer’s obligation to keep employees safe is currently being tested at schools across the GTA. As numbers overall increase in the province, schools have been a significant source of new cases. As of December 4th, there were nearly 800 active cases in schools across Ontario. The vast majority of these cases are among students, […]
Read MoreOLRB Decision Supports Migrant Workers Silenced About Pandemic Danger
Over the summer, there were several reports of COVID-19 outbreaks reported among migrant workers in Ontario, and particularly in the Southwestern region of the province. Workers reported a lack of support from employers, ranging from close quarters with other workers, a lack of safety equipment, and even insufficient necessities such as food. As a result, […]
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