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As a major snowstorm caused travel chaos, serious weather alerts, highway closures and school cancellations, some working for Ontario’s Ministry of YTransportation were told to head into the office.
Global News reports that around 9.30 am on Thursday with more than tens of centimetres already on the ground, a manager withbin the civil service emailed their employees to point out the Ford government’s office mandate.
“Just a reminder that we have a 5-day a week in person requirement,” the email seen by Global News, said.
It added that the snow meant that staff could arrive late and leave early as long as they made an effort to attend.
“Otherwise,” the note concluded, “please take a vacation day, which some .. staff are doing today.”
The message was sent after schools in Toronto had announced they would close for the day, and whale emergency services and Environment Canada were urging people to avoid all non-essential travel.
However, about an hour after telling workers to head into office or use a vacation day, one directive was revised.
“We are now being advised that if you have your equipment, you may work from home,” the follow-up sent at 10:35 am said. “Staff to decide for themselves if it’s safe or possible to drive in today. Please use your best judgment and prioritize safety.”
