Category: Regulatory Guidance
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Quebec CNESST Qs & As re COVID-19
The Quebec Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) has posted a series of questions and answers on rights and obligations in the workplace in relation to COVID-19 . . .
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B.C. Guidance re Health & Safety of Working from Home
WorksafeBC has published guidance on ensuring the health and safety of home workspaces. The guidance sets out responsibilities for employers and employees, including requiring employers to have a health and safety policy for working from home . . .
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Alberta Resources re COVID-19
Alberta has published an information page with COVID-19 resources. It has some information for employers and employees, including upcoming changes to the Employment Standards Code . . .
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Ontario WSIB Update re COVID-19
The Ontario Workplace Safety & Insurance Board posted a brief note regarding COVID-19. The WSIB notes that while workers treating someone with COVID-19 may be at greater risk of exposure, any claims received by the WSIB will be adjudicated on a case by case basis, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances . . .
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Federal Guidance re COVID-19
The federal government has published a series of guidance on COVID-19 as relates to employment insurance, work sharing and health and safety . . .
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B.C. Guidance re COVID-19
WorksafeBC has published a new round of guidance regarding COVID-19 and the workplace . . .
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Ontario Labour Relations Board Notice re Electronic Voting
The Ontario Labour Relations Board published a notice regarding electronic voting. The notice sets out the requirements for holding an electronic vote with respect to: applications for certification and termination of bargaining rights, sale of a business, final offer votes and certain public sector amalgamation cases . . .
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Federal Announcement re Hours of Work Amendments
The federal government published a notice in the Canada Gazette regarding hours of work. The notice provides further guidance on last year's changes to work schedules and shift changes, and seeks further input on potential exemptions to other hours of work requirements . . .
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B.C. Guidance re Coronavirus
WorksafeBC published "What workers and employers need to know about coronavirus . . .
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Ontario WSIB Updates Rate Framework Policy for Temp Agencies
As a part of the Ontario Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) launch of the new rate framework, it has revised the Temporary Employment Agency Transition policy to include a one-year transition . . .
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