The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges to businesses and those who operate and manage them. Developing new ways of working and implementing protective measures never before required have been challenging enough. However, that has been compounded by advice and situations that have been evolving for nearly the past year. It has required business to remain fluid and nimble about workplace practices and processes. In this session, experienced health and safety lawyers from Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP will provide some clarity on evolving, and potentially complex, workplace obligations through a discussion of various issues including:

• When to report positive cases of COVID-19 to the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Employment and Social Development Canada and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board;
• Workplace testing;
• OHS and WSIB implications of working from home; and
• COVID-19 leaves and supports for employees.