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Workers Compensation

National economic shutdown to last weeks longer, Trudeau says
Prime minister pleads for patience as government battles pandemic
Union ‘deeply troubled’ by lack of COVID-19 protection at Alberta meat plant
Cargill reduces shift following letter of complaint

A provincial guide to what’s being done to fight COVID-19
Jurisdictions have introduced various measures to battle pandemic

WSIB expands options during COVID-19 pandemic
$1.9-billion package allows deferral of premium reporting, payments until Aug. 31

How are employers responding to COVID-19?
National survey of Canadian employers looks at layoffs, business decline and evolving HR policies
Ontario introduces $17B COVID-19 package, more than doubles deficit
Package includes influx of cash for health sector

Emergency management planning helps organizations brace for disaster
COVID-19 experience shows employers need to be ready
COVID-19 cases in Canada surge to 1,472 as death toll hits 21
Parliament set to resume to pass emergency legislation

B.C. declares public health emergency on COVID-19 as more deaths reported
Restaurants that can’t adapt to social distancing must close, move to take-out only
Saskatchewan changes rules around sick leave as it reports another COVID-19 case
Paid leave is not being considered at this time, says labour minister

Coping with COVID-19: what you need to know
OHS Canada partnering with Talent Canada on special live webinar
CEOs call on other business leaders to focus on slowing COVID-19 spread
Urge companies to cease non-essential travel and encourage remote work

Ontario government plans bill to help workers affected by COVID-19 pandemic
Legislation would remove need for medical notes

Alberta provides paid job-protected leave in self-isolation tied to coronavirus
Doctors notes will not be required: Kenney
Calgary sports bar closes down after employee tests positive for coronavirus
Worker travelled from Frankfurt to Calgary on March 1
Trudeau promises $1 billion for COVID-19 research, resilience as WHO declares pandemic
Liberals easing restrictions on EI payments for those who self-isolate due to illness
Walmart sets emergency leave policy for 1.4 million hourly workers
Staff will receive up to 2 weeks’ pay if required to quarantine

Strains, sprains leading cause of workplace injury in Ontario
February 29 is International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day

Considering ergonomics could make all the difference
Fitting the work environment to the worker is critical to safety success

Ontario government unveils program rewarding safe employers
UPDATE: WSIB program to provide employers with policy roadmap