Long Term Disability (“LTD”) insurance policies in Canada generally have a requirement that the employee must be “totally disabled” in …
What Happens To Your Severance If You Get Another Job?
If an employee who is terminated from work demands or sues for more severance, and they subsequently earn new income …
Misconduct In The Workplace (Canada Laws)
Under the common law in Canada, an employee must be terminated with reasonable notice, or pay in lieu of notice …
The Minimum Wage In Quebec in 2021
Section 2 of the Regulation Respecting Labour Standards sets out the rules about minimum wage in Quebec. On May 1, 2020, …
The Minimum Wage In British Columbia In 2021
Regulation 396/95 of the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) sets out the rules about minimum wage in British Columbia. On June 1, 2020, British …
Canada’s New EI System
Updated September 24, 2020 As the CERB winds down on October 3, 2020, Canadians who had to or have to …
The CEWS To Be Extended To Summer 2021
Today, September 23, 2020, the Liberal Government announced that it would be extending the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). Speaking …
The Minimum Wage In Ontario In 2021
The Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) sets out the rules about minimum wage in Ontario. On October 1, 2020, the ESA was amended to …
Canadian Tax Brackets and Rates
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) collects income tax from working Canadians each calendar year (in Canada, the calendar year runs …
Severance And Income Tax In Canada
Severance is taxed just the same as regular income from work in Canada. However, there are ways to minimize paying …