In early November, the Ontario Government mobilized approximately 200 provincial offence and by-law officers in a campaign aimed to educate, enforce, and ensure businesses are complying with COVID-19 Workplace Safety Regulations. These inspections are not scheduled in advance, and businesses cannot deny the officers access to the workplace premises. MOL officers specifically visited businesses in…
Author: Human Experience Team
SMB’s Guide to Remote Onboarding For New Employees During COVID-19
The beginning of a new job is an exciting and potentially scary part of the employee life cycle, especially when done remotely. Onboarding Defined Known as “onboarding” across North America (and “induction” in other parts of the world), orienting an employee into a new role is a process of socialization that may include formal and/or…
Ontario ESA Amendments Introduce “Infectious Disease Emergency Leave” Protection
On May 29, 2020, and in light of recent events, the Ontario Government amended the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA): Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Regulations 228/20. The new rules provide temporary relief for businesses from potentially triggering termination pay or severance to non-union employees who have been temporarily experiencing a reduction in wages or hours…