What Should I Tell My Employees About the CERB?
Whether an employee has been issued a temporary layoff notice, is unable to return to work due to childcare being unavailable, or whether an employee ... Continued
Federal Court of Appeal Issues Two Decisions on the Copyright Act’s “Making Available” Right
On June 5, 2020, the Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) released two decisions that involve the applicability of the “making available right” (“MAR”, also known ... Continued
Combatting Racism in Employment
With racial injustice uprisings in the US, and similar demonstrations taking place Canada-wide, racial inequalities and injustice are top of mind. Now is the time ... Continued
Federal Court of Canada Further Extends COVID-19 Suspension Period
Like virtually every person, family, and business around the world, the Federal Court of Canada (the “Court”) was forced to suspend its normal operations this ... Continued
Federal Government Working to Create Paid Sick Leave
On May 25, 2020, Prime Minister Trudeau advised that he is working with the provinces to develop paid sick leave for employees. The Prime Minister ... Continued
When Returning to Work Doesn’t Mean Returning: Strategies for Permanent Remote Work
As many employers begin welcoming their employees back to their workplaces, some employers are contemplating keeping some or all of their employees working from home ... Continued
Employers in BC Required to Develop Workplace COVID-19 Safety Plans
Note: Although BC has now entered phase 3 of its restart plan, employers are still required to establish COVID-19 Safety Plans for their workplaces. You ... Continued
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Extended and Eligibility Expanded
On May 15, 2020, the federal government confirmed that the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) would be extended until August 29, 2020. The CEWS was ... Continued
Federal Government Announces Extension of the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy Past June 2020
Note: On July 13, 2020, the federal government announced a further extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program until December, 2020. You can find ... Continued
Government Announces Wage Top Ups for Some Essential Workers
Note: The BC government’s Temporary Pandemic Pay was available as a lump-sum payment to essential workers who worked during the 16-week period beginning on March ... Continued
BC Government to Guide Employers on Returning Workers
Note: BC has now entered phase 3 of its restart plan, and the BC government has released guidelines for reopening additional sectors of the economy. ... Continued
WEBCAST | Complex Employment Issues as Businesses Re-Open After COVID-19 Isolation
As businesses begin to re-open, Andrea Raso, Chair of our Employment & Labour Group, answers pressing questions about the confines of personal boundaries vs. the ... Continued