Provincial government proposes legislation to protect remote workers during mass layoffs

Ontario seeks to give remote workers mass layoff protections

KITCHENER, Ont. — Ontario is proposing to strengthen rules around mass layoffs to include greater protections for employees who work remotely.

Ontario seeks to give remote workers mass layoff protections

KITCHENER, Ont. - Ontario is proposing to strengthen rules around mass layoffs to include greater protections for employees who work remotely.

Provincial government proposes legislation to protect remote workers during mass layoffs

The Ontario government says it is looking to tighten the rules around mass layoffs, specifically for remote workers who currently may not receive the same benefits as those who work in-office.

Ontario eyes giving remote workers mass layoff protections

Ontario is proposing to strengthen rules around mass layoffs to include greater protections for employees who work remotely.

Ontario seeks to give remote workers mass layoff protections

McNaughton says the changes would give remote workers the same eight-week minimum notice of termination or pay-in-lieu as other employees

Ontario Government Plans To Protect Remote Workers From Mass Layoffs & Here's What It Means

The Ontario government has proposed a plan to protect employees who work from home from mass company layoffs. On Monday, the government stated in a press release that they are responding to remote employees and the changing economy by "proposing updates to employment laws."