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IDEL Extended Again, Now Lasting for a Period of Up to 2.5 Years

IDEL Extended Again, Now Lasting for a Period of Up to 2.5 Years

The Government of Ontario has announced that Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (“IDEL”) will be extended for a fifth time. It will now cover the period from March 1, 2020 to July 30, 2022. As a result of this change, it is possible that the worst effected employees may find themselves out of work, and without pay, for a staggering 2 years and 5 months.