Employers across Canada are enforcing blanket return-to-office policies, undermining workplace equity as children return to school and respiratory illness season approaches. Doug Ford's Ontario government has mandated full-time in-person work for public sector employees. Federal mandates require at least three days a week in the office, facing opposition from unions. The rise in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV, places additional strain on healthcare systems. With a decline in flu vaccination rates, the rollback of COVID-era workplace flexibility exacerbates challenges for families during this critical health season.
The Canadian government's mandate for public workers to return full-time to the office amid respiratory illness season raises concerns for workplace equity and public health.
Employers in the private sector, including major banks, are also calling back employees to the office, rescinding the flexibility that was afforded during the pandemic.
The 'tripledemic' of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV is straining healthcare systems as hospitals face increased hospitalizations and the toll on family caregivers rises.
With increasing viral illnesses and decreasing flu vaccination rates, the rollback of pandemic workplace policies could further disrupt family care during flu season.
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