As workplaces across Canada begin to reopen in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a number of considerations for employers and employees. Regard must be had to compliance with federal and provincial occupational...more
The immediate impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has caused major disruptions to Ontario’s workplaces. In recent weeks, new questions have emerged for employers, including whether their workplace is considered...more
1. OVERVIEW - The impact of COVID-19 is changing at a rapid pace. The outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) which originated in Wuhan, China, has rapidly spread throughout the world, including Canada...more
This is the third post in my series of updates and insights to assist Schedule 1 employers with the transition to the new WSIB Rate Framework (“RF”) which will commence on January 1, 2020....more
This is the second part in the series of updates and insights to assist Schedule 1 employers with the transition to the new WSIB Rate Framework (“RF”) which will commence on January 1, 2020....more
Schedule 1 employers should be aware that Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) will usher in its new rate framework on January 1, 2020....more