Ontario has extended its temporary paid sick leave program for workers until the end of this year, past the previously announced deadline of September 25, 2021. Earlier this year, the Ontario government implemented changes to certain Employment Standards Act (ESA) rules, in response to the more transmissible Delta variant.
Plan sponsors are encouraged to review their billing statements to ensure that all members’ eligibility for benefits is up-to-date. We encourage plan sponsors to seek independent legal advice prior to giving instructions to Empire Life regarding any termination of coverage.
