1. Ask them to go home immediately and self-isolate if those cold symptoms are also COVID symptoms, i.e., Cough; Sore throat or trouble swallowing; Runny nose, stuffy nose or nasal congestion; Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; Decrease or loss of smell or taste; Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain; Not feeling well, extreme tiredness, muscle soreness; and Fever or chill
2. 10 days from onset symptoms or until symptoms completely resolve, WHICHEVER IS LONGER
3. Employees should be tested if: a. They have symptoms; b. They’ve been out of Canada in past 14 days; c. They’ve had recent close exposure, within 2 meters, of a person confirmed as having or who probably has COVID; or d. Their doctor otherwise advises them to get tested;
4. You’re not required to pay for time off under employment standards laws, but you may be required to pay under the terms of your employment contract, collective agreement or health plans
5. Go to the OHSI website and check your province page. We regularly update new legislative, regulatory and even case law changes.

Hope that helps. Glenn

No, you can’t. But you can strongly encourage them to get tested. And, of course, you can bar them from workplace if they have symptoms or risk factors, i.e., travel outside Canada or close contact with confirmed case. In those situations, employees might want to get tested so they can get back to work by testing negative.