In response to the economic impact COVID-19 is having on Canadian small – medium-sized employers, the Government of Canada announced …
Canada Emergency Response Benefit FAQ
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 25, 2020, the Canadian government has proposed legislation to establish a new …
Employer Health and Safety FAQ (COVID-19)
Ontario Employers are responsible for protecting the health and safety of employees at work. They are required to take all …
Employment Law: Closure of all Non-Essential Workplaces
Employment Law Insights: the March 24 Ontario Order for the Closure of all Non-Essential Workplaces In response to the COVID-19 …
Supplemental Unemployment Benefit
What is the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit? The Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (“SUB”) is a Government of Canada program made pursuant to …
Temporary Layoff (Ontario)
Two legal schemes, (1) employment standards and (2) the common law interplay with each-other in reference to temporary layoffs in …
Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (COVID-19)
New Kind of Coronavirus Work Leave in Ontario In response to the coronavirus pandemic, on March 16, 2020, the Ontario …
Employer Rights with COVID-19 Coronavirus
Update March 27: In response to the economic impact COVID-19 is having on Canadian small – medium-sized employers, the Government …
Is a Layoff a Constructive Dismissal (COVID-19)?
Many are wondering, is a temporary layoff caused by Coronavirus COVID-19 related business slowdowns and closures a “constructive dismissal”? Temporary …
All about Employment Insurance (“EI”)
March 25 Update: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government has proposed legislation to establish a new kind …