Ontarians Told To Stay At Home

The Ontario government has issued a second Emergency Order under section 7.01(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; amended O. Reg. 82/20, Rules for Areas in Stage 1 (Regulations); and published a stay-at-home order effective January 14, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. (Stay-at-Home Order).

Ontario amended the Regulations as follows:

• Each employer must ensure that any persons who perform work for the employer must work from home unless the nature of their work requires them to be on site at the workplace. This does not apply to the Ontario government and a publicly funded agency or organization that delivers or supports government operations and services.
• Every person in the premises of a business or organization that is open must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth, nose and chin during any period in an indoor area of the premises, unless the person is subject to an exception.