On February 16, 2022, British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer amended the January 20, 2022 Workplace Safety Order to eliminate the requirement that workers must be permitted to work from home to the extent feasible. This
Continue Reading ‎“It’s like déjà vu all over again!” Back to the workplace in BC

On December 5, 2021, Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, Acting Medical Officer of Health, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit issued instructions (the “Instructions”) pursuant to Ontario Regulation 364/20, Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap
Continue Reading Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (Ontario) releases instructions re-introducing stricter COVID-19 ‎measures for businesses and social gatherings

On September 3, 2021, new restrictions were announced by the Alberta Government in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Effective September 4, the following restrictions came into force throughout Alberta:

  • Masks are mandatory in all indoor


Continue Reading Government of Alberta implements mandatory masking and recommends employees ‎continue to work from home

As the third wave of BC’s COVID-19 pandemic rages on, provincial authorities continue to grapple with how to curtail rising caseloads in the province.

Although COVID-19 Safety Plans have been required for workplaces for the
Continue Reading Doubling-down on workplace safety: BC’s Provincial Health Officer issues new requirements for ‎workplaces and post-secondary institutions‎

As the “circuit breaker” measures and travel restrictions continue to apply across British Columbia to help combat the third wave of COVID-19, Bill 3: Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2021 (“Bill 3”) received Royal Assent on
Continue Reading Government of British Columbia introduces paid leave for COVID-19 vaccine ‎appointments

On April 22, 2021, Bill 71: Employment Standards (COVID-19 Vaccination Leave) Amendment Act, 2021 (“Bill 71”) received royal assent to retroactively take effect starting April 21, 2021.

Bill 71 amends the Alberta Employment Standards Code
Continue Reading Government of Alberta introduces paid leave for employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations