COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions for Technology and Emerging Companies
How do I apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy?
Employer Liability for Essential Services
The Ministerial Order made on April 2, 2020 provides some clarity for employers carrying on essential businesses who have employees who are refusing to work ... Continued
COVID-19: Federal Government Announces Further Details on Wage Subsidy Program
Note: On July 13, 2020, the federal government announced an extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program until December, 2020. You can find our ... Continued
WEBCAST | COVID-19 Employment Concerns for Businesses
Andrea Raso, Chair of our Employment & Labour Group, answers some of the most pressing questions and concerns businesses may have during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Continued
Indigenous Business Group – Employment Commentary
Thus far in March the World Health Organization has declared that COVID-19 is a pandemic, Prime Minister Trudeau has announced a suite of federal responses ... Continued
COVID-19: Federal Government Announces Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Details
We recently advised you here that the federal government increased the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy for businesses struggling due to COVID-19 from up to 10% ... Continued
COVID-19: Federal Job-Protected Leave under Canada Labour Code Announced
Note: On June 25, 2020, the BC Government extended the temporary layoff period to a maximum of 24 weeks. You can find our latest coverage ... Continued
Federal Government Increases Wage Subsidy for Employers
Note: The federal government has since made further changes to the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy. You can find our latest coverage of the topic here. ... Continued
COVID-19: Federal “Canada Emergency Response Benefit” Announced
Note: On June 16, 2020 the federal government extended the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit to a maximum of 24 weeks. You can find our latest ... Continued
BC Passes Job-Protection Legislation Related to COVID-19
In an emergency session of the Legislature, the government of British Columbia has passed legislation for job-protected leave for workers required to self-isolate during the ... Continued
How To Manage A Temporary Business Closure
Note: This article is out of date. The federal and provincial governments have since taken multiple steps to support Canadian businesses and their employees, including ... Continued
Relief for Workers – BC COVID-19 Action Plan
This afternoon the BC government announced its “BC COVID-19 Action Plan.” As part of its $5B package, the government is allotting $1.1B to provide relief ... Continued