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For retailers with stores in Quebec: Working within two metres
June 2, 2020
Quebec’s public health agency, Institut national de la santé publique (INSPQ), released a guide on prevention measures for businesses (in French only) to help retail employees who cannot maintain physical distance of two metres from each other. Highlighted guidance for retailers: For tasks where it is impossible to maintain a minimum distance of two metres … Continued
New Federal advice for essential retailers
June 1, 2020
The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued its updated Advice for essential retailers during COVID-19 pandemic. RCC was successful in ensuring the advice was workable, the products that can be used when pre-approved disinfectants are in short supply specified, and how to safely handle cash and reusable consumer bags explained. RCC is working with … Continued
New Regulation in Ontario will protect employees from permanent layoffs and businesses from potential closures
June 1, 2020
The Ontario government has announced that it is enacting a new regulatory amendment that will put non-unionized employees who have been temporarily laid off because of COVID-19 on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave during the outbreak. This will ensure businesses aren’t forced to terminate employees after their 13 weeks of temporary layoffs have expired. Learn more
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