Workplace Recap

covid-19 mask preference human rights tribunal

BC Human Right's Tribunal decisions arising from the pandemic are starting to appear, and the HRT has sent a clear message to people asserting homespun legal reasons for not wearing a mask.

Robert Smithson, whose employment law articles are some of the best and no-nonsense we’ve seen on the subject of COVID-19, explains below one of the first Tribunal decisions dismissing an anti-mask claim. 

Key announcements from the Federal, Ontario, Alberta, and BC governments that touch on workplace issues from April 16 to April 22, 2021.

Key announcements from the Ontario, Alberta, and BC governments that touch on workplace issues from April 9 to April 15, 2021.

Key announcements from the Ontario, Alberta, and BC governments that touch on workplace issues from April 2 to April 8, 2021.

Key announcements from the Ontario, Manitoba, and BC governments that touch on workplace issues from March 26 to April 1, 2021.

Key announcements from the Federal, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and BC governments that touch on workplace issues from March 19 to March 25, 2021.

Key announcements from the Federal, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and BC governments that touch on workplace issues from March 12 to March 18, 2021.

Key announcements from the Ontario, Manitoba, and BC governments that touch on workplace issues from March 5 to March 11, 2021.

Can Employers Require that Employees take the COVID-19 Vaccine?

As COVID-19 vaccinations have begun their roll out across Canada, this is by far the most popular question floating around the workplace. 

Find out about the requirements and consider your options before implementing a vaccination policy.

Key announcements from the Federal, Ontario, Manitoba, and BC governments that touch on workplace issues from February 26 to March 4, 2021.