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ARTICLE · 16 MARCH 2020

COVID-19: Workplace Pandemic Policies And Continuity Planning

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Since our previous update on January 29, 2020: Coronavirus: Proactive Guidance for Employers, there have been several new developments. With over 100,000 confirmed...

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Since our previous update on January 29, 2020: Coronavirus: Proactive Guidance for Employers, there have been several new developments. With over 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide as of March 6, 2020, the virus is presenting new challenges for employers. While the Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the public health risk in Canada as low, it is important for Canadian employers to implement a pandemic response plan, including a communicable illness policy and business continuity plan to help minimize the risk and mitigate business losses in the event that COVID-19 becomes more widespread across the country.

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