The constant is change for Ontario employers navigating the pandemic

▤ Summary

As if that was not enough, there are two further legal changes of which Ontario employers and employees should be aware: On October 2, 2020, in response to an increasing number of new COVID-19 cases, the provincial government mandated that masks or face coverings be worn in most indoor settings (including private businesses, facilities and workplaces). Employers should also be aware that the legislative changes making indoor face coverings mandatory do not require that staff provide medical documentation to support an asserted exemption from the rule. Finally, employers should be aware that individuals may temporarily remove their mask or face covering to eat or drink, or as is necessary for health and safety purposes. These restrictions essentially return the three impacted regions to a modified version of the province’s Stage 2 reopening plan and require that a number of businesses temporarily close again. Thus, it is critical for employers to remain abreast of these changes and ensure continued compliance moving forward.

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