Editor's note: this article was updated
March 25 to reflect the latest information.
In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic employees and
employers in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut need to know
their rights and obligations.
The following summary addresses general issues for workplaces
related to COVID-19. This is general information only. Each
workplace has its own unique circumstances. For specific issues
please seek legal advice.
An employer's responsibility to ensure a safe work
environment
Employers have a responsibility under occupational health and
safety legislation in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut to
maintain a safe and healthy work environment for their workers:
