Advantage HR

A great article that many of us can relate to as we switch to a work from home environment.

Are you set to keep up to the changing role of HR?

As of September 26 there was an amendment to Ontario Regulation 364/20, the Rules for Areas in Stage 3, which is a regulation under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020. to be clear, the new screening requirement does not include temperature testing and does not apply to customers or patrons of businesses that serve the public directly (for example: retailers and hospitality). Prior to the amendment, pre-entry screening was not mandatory for al...l workplaces but it is now. Employers should: Appoint a coordinator who will be responsible for tracking latest developments, reviewing guidance from government, and acting as a point of contact for concerned employees. Develop and communicate health and safety procedures to minimize the risk of infection in the workplace. Be mindful of potential exposure to liability arising out of privacy, human rights, and employment law concerns when developing screening and other preventative measures; this includes taking precautions to prevent harassment in the workplace. For more information to build your business's COVID-19 Response Plan please contact: [email protected]