On September 26, 2020, a new regulation came into force in
Ontario requiring employers to screen workers and essential
visitors for COVID-19 symptoms on a daily basis before they are
permitted to enter the workplace.
Ontario Regulation
364/20: Rules for Areas in Stage 3 (the "New
Regulation") requires that the person responsible for an open
business or organization shall operate in accordance with
recommendations, advice, and instructions issued by the Office of
the Chief Medical Officer of Health on screening individuals.
The Ministry of Health has published the COVID-19 Screening Tool
for Workplaces (the "Screening Tool") for employers
to use. Any workers or "essential visitors" entering the
work environment should be screened. Examples of essential visitors
include delivery, maintenance, and contract workers. Screening is
not required for workers working remotely, customers, emergency
services, or essential workers who travel outside Canada for work
purposes.
