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ARTICLE · 28 FEBRUARY 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: What Canadian Employers Can Do

As most already know, 2020 began with a global health outbreak: the coronavirus, or in medical terms, "2019-nCoV."

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As most already know, 2020 began with a global health outbreak: the coronavirus, or in medical terms, "2019-nCoV." Although the government of Canada has indicated the risk of further spread to and within Canada remains low, and as the situation evolves daily, there are a number of important points employers should keep in mind regarding leave entitlements, the duty to accommodate, and the right to refuse work and overtime.

Leaves

In the coming months, employers could see a rise in workplace leaves, namely if the current situation were to escalate. In all jurisdictions, employers could see employees going on leave, either unpaid or with pay, or on short-term disability, if provided by a collective agreement, an employment contract, or a company's leave of absence policy. Moreover, under employment standards legislation, employees are entitled to a number of leaves that could be triggered. In Alberta, British Columbia, and in Ontario, these include:

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