The OHRC's policy position is that requiring people to wear a mask for health and safety reasons relating to COVID-19 does not generally cause concern under Ontario’s Human Rights Code.A mask should be worn for about 10 days following onset of symptoms. People who feel ill should isolate while symptomatic. As of August 31, 2022, Ontario has also lifted mandatory isolation periods.Visit the Ontario Government website for updates. The Ontario government advises that people should continue to wear a mask if they feel it is right for them. As of June 11, 2022, provincial mask requirements have been lifted in most public settings.Can my employer or any service or housing provider require me to or prohibit me from wearing a mask? The Ontario government no longer requires that masks be worn in most public settings. On March 19, 2020, Ontario passed Bill 186, the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020, which allows for job-protected leave without pay to employees under medical investigation, supervision or treatment, or in isolation or quarantine, or who need to be away from work to care for children because of school or child care closures or to care for other relatives, or are affected by travel restrictions, due to COVID-19.Ģ.Potential accommodations can include allowing people to work or study from home where feasible, work alternate hours, take leaves from work or school, or other flexible options, unless this would result in undue hardship on the organization responsible.There may also be a duty to accommodate based on family status for individuals who live with a vulnerable person. At the same time, organizations may have a duty to accommodate individual needs as the lifting of COVID-19 health and safety measures can put some vulnerable people more at risk because of their age, disability or related medical condition, such as someone with a compromised immune system.The OHRC's policy position is that removing public health and safety measures relating to COVID-19, like proof of vaccination, mask requirements and mandatory isolation periods, does not generally cause concern under Ontario’s Human Rights Code.Visit the Ontario government website for more details. A mask should be worn in public places for 10 days following onset of symptoms. The government advises that people who feel ill should isolate while symptomatic. The Ontario government is no longer mandating COVID-19 requirements for proof of vaccination, masks and isolation periods.Is lifting of proof of vaccination, mask requirements and mandatory isolation periods discrimination against people with disabilities and seniors at higher risk of severe COVID-19? The OHRC continues to monitor the evolving situation and will update or add to these questions and answers on an ongoing basis as needed.ġ. These questions and answers cover the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, tenants and landlords, as well as residential institutions.ĭisclaimer: The answers to the questions posed do not constitute legal advice. The OHRC has developed a series of questions and answers for understanding your human rights and obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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