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Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP issues FAQs related to COVID-19 in the workplace
April 14, 2020
A summary of answers to Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) about COVID-19 and its application to employers and the workplace. It covers a number of topics including how COVID-19 is transmitted, how workers may be protected from exposure and infection and a host of related workplace safety, workers’ compensation, labour and employment and related legal issues.
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SAC responds to order that impacts the release of holdback bonds
April 6, 2020
On March 20, 2020, the Ontario Lieutenant Governor in Council made an order under s.7.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act suspending limitation periods in any legislation, regulation, order or by?law. This suspension is retroactive to March 16, 2020 and continues for the
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CDAO Statement Regarding Changes to the Essential Workplaces List
April 4, 2020
CDAO issued a statement following changes to the Province's List of Essential Workplaces on April 3.
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Ontario plans to shut down parts of construction industry amid COVID-19 crisis
April 3, 2020
The Ontario government is expected to announce that it is shutting down some sectors of the construction industry, according to government and industry sources.
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OGCA asks premier for relief on multiple fronts
April 2, 2020
The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) has sent a letter to Premier Doug Ford outlining serious problems besetting the construction sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic and asking for a series of remedial actions.
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