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ARTICLE · 07 FEBRUARY 2020

Better Safe Than Sorry: Useful Information For Employers On Coronavirus Outbreak

As of now, a limited number of cases have been reported in Canada, namely in Ontario and British Columbia.

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Since the first cases were reported to the World Health Organization on December 31, 2019, the coronavirus has been declared a global emergency and indeed an issue of pressing concern in the workplace.1 As of now, a limited number of cases have been reported in Canada, namely in Ontario and British Columbia. As a result, employers in Quebec are looking at what impact the coronavirus may have on their operations, how best to manage employees in the circumstances, and what they can do to help prioritize health and safety in the workplace and at large.

Managing absenteeism

In Quebec, employers can expect to manage five types of absences:

  • Employees infected with the coronavirus;

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