Ontario construction employers and workers are reacquainting themselves with workplace legislation to understand the boundaries of an employee’s right to refuse work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is a special edition of What’s New, devoted to workplace issues related to COVID-19 to help keep you safe and informed.
Ontario Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton has issued a set of guidelines developed by Chief Prevention Officer Ron Kelusky for best health and safety practices at construction sites during the COVID-19 crisis.
Sent to the Provincial Government
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions to Assist Employers
The Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites outlines the best practices for construction sites in order to maintain the health and safety of all workers required to perform duties during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Ontario Construction Consortium (OCC) is renewing its call for the provincial government to suspend work on construction sites across Ontario for 14 days to protect the safety of workers and employers amid the COVID19 crisis.
COVID-19 frequently asked questions to assist unionized construction workplaces
Ontario construction employers and workers are reacquainting themselves with workplace legislation to understand the boundaries of an employee’s right to refuse work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four organizations from both the labour and employer sides of the construction industry have joined together with a common position regarding the protection of the health and welfare of construction workers and sustaining the provincial economy, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A message from: Ron Kelusky, Chief Prevention Officer / Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
