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COVID-19 has changed the labour and employment law landscape indefinitely.
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. The situation has developed rapidly and changes from day to day.
In light of these unprecedented circumstances and the fluidity of this situation, Emond Harnden remains committed to providing timely support and guidance to our clients as they navigate their obligations and rights as employers.
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Return to Work & School
Latest post: New Mandatory Screening for Employees and Essential Visitors in Ontario Workplaces
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Latest post: Provincial Government Extends the COVID-19 Period under the Employment Standards Act’s Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Regulation to July 3, 2021 and Provides Greater Flexibility to Employers and Unions in the Hospitality, Tourism and Convention and Trade Show Industries
View all postsPandemic Planning
Latest post: Details of Emergency Declaration and Impact on Ontario Employers Now Available
View all postsSick Leave and Leaves of Absence
Latest post: Government Extends COVID-19 Leave Available Under the Canada Labour Code by up to 8 Weeks
View all postsWorking from Home
Latest post: Details of Emergency Declaration and Impact on Ontario Employers Now Available
View all postsHealth and Safety Issues
Latest post: Details of Emergency Declaration and Impact on Ontario Employers Now Available
View all postsPrivacy Considerations
Latest post: Privacy Considerations for School Boards in the Era of Online Learning
View all postsGovernment Support Measures
Latest post: New Pandemic-Related Requirements for Ottawa Employers
View all postsWebinars

Fall Update on COVID-19 and the Workplace: J.D. Sharp & Joël Rocque

The Human Rights Side of the Pandemic: Raquel Chisholm & Carolyn Dunlop

Ontario’s New Regulation Addressing the Temporary Layoff and Deemed Termination Dilemma: Kecia Podetz & J.D. Sharp

Return to Work Considerations: Fabienne Lajoie & Kyle Shimon

Navigating leaves during the pandemic: Mélissa Lacroix & Larissa Volinets Schieven

Effectively managing a remote workforce: Raquel Chisholm & Carolyn Dunlop

My employee refuses to work until the pandemic is over – what can I do? J.D. Sharp & Neil Dzuba

CERB and wage subsidy: where are we at? – Kecia Podetz & Erica Bennett

Emond Harnden COVID-19 Webinar: Porter Heffernan & Lauren Jamieson
