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#COVID19 Regulations are Changing for Employers in Ontario: Are You Compliant with Section 22 of the HPPA? Orders under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, RSO 1990, c H.7 (HPPA) have started sweeping across the Greater Toronto Area and elsewhere in Ontario, obliging compliance with stringent measures to contain the spread of COVID -19. Section 22 of the HPPA allows Medical Officers of Health (MOH) to order businesses to take or to refrain from taking an...y action specified in the order under threat of daily fines of up to $25,000 per day. Employers are well-advised to take a leadership role in setting and maintaining COVID-19 Health and Safety standards. #employmentlawyers #humanresources Read full article here:

Practical tips: What employers should do to comply with public health guidance during COVID-19 On October 20, 2020, the Ontario provincial government announced new legislation entitled Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act 2020, also known as Bill 218. Many employers concerned about the risks of operating in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic will be relieved that Bill 218, currently with the Standing Committee on Public Policy for consideration, is e...xpected to be passed. One of the purposes of Bill 218 is to protect employers from civil claims related to COVID-19 exposure liability, as a direct or indirect result of an individual being potentially infected or exposed to COVID-19 in their workplace, Bill 218 states that if there has been a good faith effort to comply with public health guidance, then employers are not liable if an individual has been infected with COVID-19. Read full article here:

Uber & Lyft: The Hidden Business Risks of the Gig Economy during #COVID19 Due to ongoing pandemic-related uncertainty and what seems like daily regulatory changes, many organizations are shifting to non-traditional workplace structures. Employees are working from home, technology has become a cornerstone to keep teams connected, and businesses are frequently choosing to hire contract workers instead of building traditional employee/employer relationships. When it comes to emp...loyment law, one of the biggest risks for any disruptor of traditional workplace relations is the misclassification of employees and contractors (also known as gig workers). #humanresources #employmentlawyers #gigeconomy Read full article here:

As schools in Ontario are going to open, many parents may still want to keep their children back home to avoid Covid-19. As a result, we have received questions regarding whether their parents can refuse to work because they want to take care of their children back home. A parent may lose their job if they refuse to work. Employers have a duty to accommodate their employees, including accommodating their family needs, such as taking care of their children. At the same time, e...mployees also need to take reasonable alternatives in order to work. #humanresources #employmentlawyers For more details, read our latest article here:

Ontario Extends Support for Employers and Employees impacted by COVID-19 until January 2, 2021 #humanresources #employmentlawyers Read full article here:

https://thehumlawfirm.ca/employment-law/ 4 Things Employees Need to Know if You Lost your job due to COVID-19 On September 4th, many employees will find themselves in a difficult position out of work and feeling like they are out of options. September 4th is when protected leave under the Declared Emergency is no longer in effect. The protected leave allowed employees to take an unpaid, job-protected leave of absence during the COVID-19 pandemic. As there is no longer a ...Continue reading

Ontario Terminated the COVID-19 Declared Emergency and it will have catastrophic effects on CERB layoffs due to the Waksdale decision starting September 4th #employmentlawyers #humanresources #covid19 Read full article here:

Lai King Hum, Founder of Hum Law will be speaking tomorrow.

On June 17, 2020, another game-changing decision was released by the Court of Appeal in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc., 2020 ONCA 391 (Waksdale), where it overturned a dismissal of a claim. In light of this game-changing Court of Appeal decision, all employers are urged to have their employment contracts reviewed, and to thereafter have their contracts reviewed once a year, to take into account other developments in the law. #humanresources #employmentlawyers... Read full article here:

Starting last July 7, 2020, it is mandatory to wear a mask or face covering in enclosed public places in Toronto. Mandatory use of masks is also referred to as Universal Masking. In this article we look into Toronto’s Mandatory Mask By-law and What it Means for Employers #covid19 #humanresources #employmentlaw Read full article here:

The COVID-19 situation is constantly changing, which means businesses need to stay on top of government decisions. As each provincial government is regularly expanding their list of businesses approved to open, more and more business leaders will be able to start earning revenue again. However, there is also concern for what they need to do to maintain the health and safety of their employees and customers. From need-to-know regulations to consequences for failing to provide ...a safe workplace. Read the 8 Questions Employers Should Ask Before Reopening in the Era of COVID-19 Full article here: https://buff.ly/3ipu6dK #humanresources #employmentlaw #covid19

Visit the Hum Law Firm #COVID19 dedicated page, click here: https://buff.ly/3ezL4nu Read our latest article: Commuting During COVID-19, a Human Rights Concern? #employmentlaw #humanresources #employmentlawyers

Commuting is one of the key parts of an employee’s workday. Deciding how they get to and from work, and how much time this will take, is on every employee’s mind. As COVID-19 has changed the way we live and work, the question about commuting has become even more prevalent. #humanresources #employmentlawyers #covid19 Read full article here:

Lai-King Hum wrote about "How the shifting face of leadership is changing employment law" as part of The Globe and Mail Careers’ Leadership Lab The faces of leadership in workplaces and boardrooms remain largely white and male. But as our economies and societies become more diverse, those holding positions of power are also slowly changing. As that gradual shift plays out, the discourse about diversity and inclusion will be less about white privilege and more about who hold...s decision-making power and the often-implicit biases held by any dominant group that has power or privilege in any workplace. #humanresources #employmentlawyers Read more of the article here:

Ignoring the OHRC Statement on COVID-19 Can Have Severe Consequences for Employers #employmentlawyers #humanresources #covid19 Read for full article here:

Ontario Government Announces New Regulations to Protect Employees and Employers during COVID-19 #humanresources #employmentlawyers Read the full article here https://buff.ly/3cjKfgp

Lai-King Hum joined Michelle Seto and Kari Chan on Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers - Ontario Chapter Podcast to discuss Employment law issues such as temporary layoffs and bonus payments and the Impact of COVID-19 including how it has affected articling students. Listen to the full interview: https://buff.ly/3dKR38b #employmentlawyers #toronto #humanresources #employmentlaw

Lai-King Hum recently spoke with John Dujay about how employers can prepare for a return to a new normal. The biggest topic that I’ve faced has been temporary layoffs and return to work and safety issues. Read the full article HR Reporter https://buff.ly/35zA1qE... #covid19 #employmentlawyers #humanresources