2021 was an exciting year for employment law developments – but what does it all mean for 2022?
On November 24, 2021, members of Carbert Waite’s Employment Law Group gathered for a fireside chat to discuss some of the key legislative changes, COVID-19 updates, and notable cases to emerge in 2021 as well as their impacts heading into 2022. Read on to see some of the key issues discussed.
Employment Law Legislative Changes
- Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that came into effect in 2021 are generally less prescriptive and give employers greater flexibility and discretion to meet their health and safety obligations. For an in-depth analysis of these changes, see our blog here.
- Ontario’s Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 is not yet in force but may signal future changes to work-life balance policies and the law on non-compete clauses in Ontario. While Bill 27 would impact only Ontario employers, it may be useful for Alberta to keep an eye on these developments.
- The federal government created a new statutory holiday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on September 30. Not every province, including Alberta, has designated September 30 as a statutory holiday, leaving the decision up to individual employers.
COVID-19 Employment Law Updates
- With the widespread distribution of vaccines, many employers looked to vaccination policies as a mechanism to return their operations to a “new normal”. Employers can legally implement vaccination policies,...
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