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Ontario Employers Must Update Leave Policies for Workers

4/24/2025

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Ontario employers are urged to reassess their discrimination and leave policies to align with new legal requirements. Employment lawyer Frank Portman emphasizes that employees with serious medical conditions can now access long-term leave with a health certificate, ensuring their reinstatement upon return. This marks a significant step forward in worker protections under the Working for Workers legislation.

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Ontario employers are urged to reassess their discrimination and leave policies to align with new legal requirements. Employment lawyer Frank Portman emphasizes that employees with serious medical conditions can now access long-term leave with a health certificate, ensuring their reinstatement upon return. This marks a significant step forward in worker protections under the Working for Workers legislation.