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Workplace Health And Safety Policy FAQ & Guide (Ontario)

As per the Occupational Health and Safety Act, in Ontario, most employers mustcreate and then review a written workplace health and safety policy once a year. Specifically, … See more

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Employer Health and Safety FAQ (COVID-19)

WEBAccordingly, while there is a COVID-19 risk in Ontario, employers must: implement proper controls, procedures and safety equipment. In line with the above …

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What is the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Ontario

WEBIn section 28 of the OHSA, the duties of workers are outlined. These duties include requiring that workers: Stay in compliance with the OHSA. Use the equipment, …

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Ontario To End Workplace Mask Mandates

WEBUpdate – March 9, 2022: Dr Moore, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed today that Ontario will indeed end the requirement to wear masks in almost all Ontario …

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No, Workplace Vaccine Mandates Are Not Being Upheld

WEB“Legal challenges of employer vaccine mandates and health measures are being tossed out as arbitrators in Canada largely side with the need to maintain safe …

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Do Employers Have To Provide Benefits (Ontario)

WEBThe most common Competitive Benefit is group health insurance plans. This is supplementary health insurance over and above OHIP for such things as prescription …

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Family Caregiver Leave (Ontario Laws)

WEBThe entitlement is a total of eight weeks’ of Family Caregiver Leave per relative, not per year. Thus, if two family members require care or support, an employee …

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Stress Leave From Work In Ontario (Law)

WEBThe Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety defines workplace stress as: the harmful physical and emotional responses that can happen when there is …

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When to conduct a workplace investigation

WEBUnder the common law, and specifically under Sections 25 (2) (h) and 32.0.5 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario), every employer has a duty …

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Harassment In The Workplace

WEBNevertheless, most workplace harassment policies follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act statutory definition of workplace harassment, which states: …

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What is a Workplace Reprisal in Ontario

WEBThe OHSA establishes protections for workplace health and safety hazards to workers. In the OHSA, a prohibition against reprisals is found in section 50(1). This …

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What is Undue Hardship

WEBEmployers only have an obligation to accommodate disabled employees up to “undue hardship”. Thus, the question becomes, what is undue hardship? Undue …

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Things Your Boss/Employer Cannot Legally Do in Canada

WEBYes, your contract can limit your severance pay, but at minimum, you must be paid one week of severance for every year of service up to a certain maximum. Keep …

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Leave of Absence Laws (Ontario)

WEBPersonal leave of absence. There used to be something called personal emergency leave, but that was eliminated in 2019. When it was in place, personal …

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Long Term Disability In Ontario (Simple Guide)

WEBMost long-term disability plans do not pay an employee’s full income. In that regard, most LTD plans only cover a percentage (e.g., 80%) of base salary up to a …

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Can I Get EI If I Quit My Job Due To Stress

WEBYes, a worker can quit their job due to stress and still receive employment insurance (“EI”) if they can prove that they had no reasonable alternative but to resign. …

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Toxic Work Environment Legal Primer Ontario

WEBYes, toxic work environments are therefore illegal. The test for whether a toxic work environment amounts to a breach of an employee’s human rights and health and …

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What Can You Sue Your Employer For

WEBEmployees can sue their employer for various wrongs, most notably: Wrongful dismissal. Unpaid wages. Human rights violations. Traditional torts such as …

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Can You Be Fired While On Long-Term Disability

WEBNo rule says that an employee cannot be terminated without cause while on disability leave or in receipt of long-term disability benefits . This is a sensical rule if you …

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Your Guide To The Resignation Letter (With Notice Period)

WEBA resignation letter is a written notice to your employer that you are planning to leave your job on a specified date. Resignation letters are a form of professional …

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What Is An OTB Payment

WEBThe Ontario Trillium Benefit (“OTB”) is a financial assistance program provided by the government of Ontario to help lower-income individuals and families with …

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Can I Get EI If I Quit

WEBYes, you can get employment insurance (“EI”) regular benefits if you have “just cause” to quit your job. However, if you do not have so-called “just cause” to quit, …

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