As you may be aware, the Alberta Government has begun its phased relaunch strategy, relaxing Public Health Order restrictions and opening certain businesses. McLennan Ross recently put on a webinar which included considerations employers ought to look at when returning employees to work.
We have attached the presentation slide notes here for your reference. Some of the slides are not applicable in the construction employer context, but you may find the following slides helpful: Slide 4 (Not permitting employees to work due to disability – COVID & Human Rights); Slides 28-30 (Accommodation based on family status); Slides 31-33 (Work Refusals).
If you have any questions during this workplace relaunch, please do not hesitate to contact our office.