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Temporary pandemic pay is aimed at helping frontline staff who are experiencing severe challenges and are at heightened risk during the COVID-19 outbreak. It is a targeted program designed to support employees who work incongregate caresettings or primarily with vulnerable populations, where maintaining physical distancing is difficult or not possible. The goals of this temporary […]

Should businesses in the CKL use personal protective equipment ("PPE") for employees, such as non-medical face masks, gloves and eye protection?  Yes, PPE is an option, but only when the risk and hazards related to COVID-19 cannot be eliminated through following Ontario's new health and safety guidelines and other governmental orders and directions.  The Ontario

Employers have a duty under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect the health and safety of their employees. They must implement preventative measures to ensure employees are not exposed to conditions potentially harmful to their health and safety at work. Failure to ensure a safe workplace can lead to significant liability, including fines

Everyone working in the restaurant and food services sector in the CKL needs to consider how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at work, including: cashiers chefs dishwashers administrators drive-thru operators maintenance staff To help stop the spread of COVID-19, everyone should comply with requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and with associated regulations and public health

The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 is by staying home and avoiding close contact with others outside of your household. You may consider using a face covering (non-medical mask such as a cloth mask or bandana) to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in areas where physical distancing may be challenging

For employees engaged in curbside and/or delivery services, you may have contact with customers and surfaces, such as money, credit cards and products as you work. You could also potentially come in contact with droplets as a result of these interactions. COVID-19 can travel in respiratory droplets that are released into the environment by laughing, coughing

As of April 14, 2020, the local Medical Officer of Health issued the following Class Order under Section 22 (5.01.1)  under Ontario's Health Protection and Promotion Act. This order is designed to protect the health of local residents by reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the City of Kawartha Lakes.  The order applies to ALL persons in the City

The Ontario government is allowing all retail stores with a street entrance to provide curbside pickup and delivery, as well as in-store payment and purchases at garden centres, nurseries, hardware stores and safety supply stores. The business owners should review the health and safety guidelines developed by the province and its health and safety association

May 5 – Today the federal Government announced a new multi-million-dollar, multi-part package aid package for farmers and food processors. It is an “initial announcement”, being substantially less than the $2.6 billion emergency fund requested by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. a new $77 million fund for food processors of varying size, including meat packers, to help

As of March 24, 2020, Ontario has declared a “State of Emergency” under Ontario’s Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.   To date, this is in effect until May 6, 2020, but it may be extended.  Only “essential” businesses may remain open. DEFINITION OF “ESSENTIAL” BUSINESSES: “Essential” businesses currently are: Healthcare Services – hospitals, laboratories, health