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In a recent Saskatchewan arbitration decision, UFCW, Loc. 1400 v P&H Milling Group, it was decided that an employer was not required to pay sick leave to employees who: In all instances, the employees admitted they were not suffering from COVID-19 symptoms nor did any of them subsequently develop COVID-19 in relation to these events. […]

On May 11, 2021, the British Columbia Government introduced legislation to amend the B.C. Employment Standards Act to give employees paid leave in the event they need to be away from work due to COVID-19: Bill 13 – 2021: Employment Standards Amendment Act (No. 2), 2021. If Bill 13 passes, the new COVID-19-related paid leave […]

Saskatchewan employers now have statutory protection regarding the implementation of COVID-19 restrictions and regulations at the workplace in accordance with public health recommendations. The Saskatchewan Employment Amendment Act, 2021 confirms that employers who enacted mandatory vaccination policies were within their legal rights to do so. Specifically, this legislation added section 9-10.01 to The Saskatchewan Employment […]

Introduction The Canadian governments, both provincially and federally, have taken many steps to assist different industries survive the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As of yet, none of these measures have been directly aimed at assisting the insurance industry. An industry which will, no doubt, be called upon to provide indemnity for […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainties related to the duration of the public health emergency and the resumption of judicial activities have forced Canadian courts to adapt. A recent example of this new reality was observed in Rovi Guides, Inc. v. Videotron Ltd.,[1] in which the Federal Court of Canada ordered the parties to resume trial […]

With the rapid spread of COVID-19 across Canada and worldwide, governments and businesses are taking steps to contain the virus and flatten the curve of transmission. As a homebuilder, you might be concerned about meeting your obligations to your purchasers and looking to understand your rights and obligations under the Tarion Statement of Critical Dates […]

On May 5, 2020 the Governor General in Council registered and put into force the Certain Goods Remission Order (COVID-19) (the “Order”) which grants remission of customs duties for goods classified under tariff items listed in the schedule to the Order (the “List of Tariff Items”). The List of Tariff Items includes articles of apparel […]

In a recent decision, Taylor v. Hanley Hospitality Inc., 2021 ONSC 3135 (“Taylor”), Justice Ferguson of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that an employee who was temporarily laid off due to COVID-19 was not constructively dismissed at common law. The Court held that regulations made under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 in response […]

With Directive #6[1] (the “Directive”) recently issued by the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health, a broad variety of organizations will be required to implement workplace policies regarding proof of vaccination and antigen testing by September 7, 2021. This deadline is fast approaching, and organizations impacted by the Directive must consider whether new policies need […]

As Ontario’s vaccine rollout progresses, some employers have expressed an interest in hosting on-site vaccination clinics for employees. On April 13, 2021, the Ontario government provided information about how employers in COVID-19 hot-spots can inquire about the possibility of hosting an onsite vaccination clinic. The government indicated that these clinics would be set up, operated […]