We encourage our members to directly speak with their Supervisor/Manager regarding the specific impacts to their position and nature of work.
Please note the difference of self directed isolation (based on your personal concerns) and medically directed isolation (showing symptoms and directed by a professional to quarantine). The difference impacts eligibility of benefits.
Please be aware the situation is changing and we will do our best to address your concerns.
COVID TESTING IN HAMILTON
https://www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus/assessment-centres
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment to decrease wait times, ensure an orderly flow and to protect patients and staff by ensuring a safe physical space can be provided at the sites.
You can get an appointment time by:
- Calling Hamilton Public Health Services at 905-974-9848.
- Calling your family doctor
COH COVID-19 Self-Assessment _Oct 2020
MINISTRY OF HEALTH – ONTARIO
MLTC Memo to Sector re COVID-19 Testing for Long-Term Care Home Staff July 16 2020
COVID-19 Surveillance Testing FAQ re LTC Homes Staff Testing July 16 2020
Ministry of Health ON COVID 19 Guide for Workplace Outbreaks
Resources to Prevent COVID 19 in the Workplace
HEALTH & SAFETY
Health and safety practices while working during a pandemic June 2020
Health & Safety COVID Checklist
Guide to COVID 19 Work Refusal
Guide to the Work Refusal Process
WSIB Exposure Form 3959a_01_20_fs
CUPE INFORMATION
CUPE Guide to COVID 19 Quarantine March 13 2020
CUPE Fact Sheet Local State of Emergency – EN
CUPE Fact Sheet Ontario’s State of Emergency – EN
CUPE Fact Sheet Job-protected leave – EN
CUPE Fact Sheet Water and Wastewater – EN
CUPE Fact Sheet PPE Use and Care
CUPE Fact Sheet Masks and Respirators
CUPE Fact Sheet Bargaining During COVID 19 – EN
CUPE Guide for Health Care Workers COVID 19 _EN
Guide COVID 19 for Home Care Community Care and Social Services _EN
CUPE Fact Sheet Critical Municipal Services
Protecting the Health and Safety of Workers in the Municipal Sector
CUPE Fact Sheet Critical DSSAB Services_2020_04_EN
CUPE Fact Sheet Domestic Violence Support Services_2020_04_21
CUPE Fact Sheet LHINs_2020_04_24_EN
CUPE Fact Sheet Mental Health Services
Preventing exposure to COVID-19 Child Care June 2020
Employer Obligations for Returning to Work During COVID-19 CUPE June 2020
Preventing exposure to COVID-19 Child Care June 2020
Preventing exposure to COVID-19 Community and Social Services June 2020
City of Hamilton Employer Q&A:
COH COVID-19 Self-Assessment _Oct 2020
City of Hamilton Employee COVID19 Q
https://www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus/faq-city-employees
Public Health Information:
Ontario Minister of Public Health
Financial Supports
Changes to Employment Insurance and New Canada Recovery Benefits: Q&A
Employment Insurance: There is a one-week waiting period for regular EI benefits. The waiting period for EI benefits related to sick claims has been waived by the Federal government in response to COVID19. This may also be under consideration for regular EI benefits
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html
New Federal Emergency Benefit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-individuals.html