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Ontario Arbitrators Continue to Uphold Terminations of Employees who Breach COVID-19 Safety Protocols

A recent decision by an Ontario arbitrator further affirmed the notion that dishonesty during COVID screening protocols by an employee can lead to termination.

COVID-19 Publications Jan 12, 2022
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COVID-19 Safety Plans Reinstated for BC Employers

On January 7, 2022, the BC Government announced that BC employers will again be required to implement COVID-19 Safety Plans in their workplaces.

COVID-19 Publications Jan 7, 2022
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Quebec: An Employer’s Right to Request its Employees’ Vaccination Status

This article discusses an employer's right to request its employees' vaccination status.

COVID-19 Publications Dec 13, 2021
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Federal Court Denies Injunction to Suspend Federal Government’s Supplier Mandate

The Federal Court of Canada recently dealt another blow to those challenging workplace vaccine mandates when it denied an interlocutory injunction that would have suspended the implementation of the federal government’s COVID-19 mandatory vaccination requirement for suppliers.

COVID-19 Publications Nov 30, 2021
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You Can’t Get There From Here: Vaccination Mandates in the Transportation Sector

Federal government announces details of mandatory vaccination for air, marine and rail travellers

COVID-19 Publications Nov 29, 2021
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Paid Sick Leave for BC Employees: What We Know So Far

With effect from January 1, 2022, employees in British Columbia will be entitled to 5 days paid sick leave.

COVID-19 Publications Nov 26, 2021
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Vaccine Mandates by Commercial Landlords: Are They Permitted and What Are the Risks?

In this bulletin, we address whether landlords have the right to implement a vaccine mandate and the risks arising from restricting tenants and their employees.

COVID-19 Publications Nov 12, 2021
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Mandatory Vaccination Policy: “Reasonable, Enforceable”

A labour arbitrator upheld an employer’s mandatory vaccination policy, finding the policy to be reasonable and enforceable.

COVID-19 Publications Nov 11, 2021
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Business Interruption Losses: Who is to Pay during the Pandemic?

Insurance coverage for business interruption losses has become a notable subject of litigation as pandemic-related claims make their way through the courts.

COVID-19 Publications Nov 8, 2021
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Vaccination Mandates in the Construction Industry – What You Need to Know

An overview of vaccination mandates in the Construction industry and what you need to know.

COVID-19 Publications Oct 12, 2021
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