COVID-19: Considerations For Returning To Work

With the provincial governments in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec beginning to implement their plans to re-open the economy, employers need to be prudent in developing a return-to-work plan before resuming normal or phased activities. This includes creating a plan that mitigates potential risks, protects the health and safety of employees, clients and visitors and ensures compliance with all government orders, recommendations and legislation. Although this is a fluid situation and not all workplaces are permitted to resume operations in each of the provinces, there are several steps that employers can take to prepare to re-open their workplaces now.

Step 1: Gather information