The Government of Ontario announced today that as of September 26, 2020, all workplaces in Ontario are required that their employees complete a COVID-19 questionnaire before beginning work. Workplaces should…
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COVID-19: The new normal in the workplace. Our economies are slowly opening up across the country and restrictions are being lifted as we all look forward to getting back to…
The previously announced Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy also known as CEWS that is designed to help employers rehire and/or keep existing employees will be made available next week. Prime Minister…
The Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is being made available to even more people so they can receive $2,000 per month in emergency assistance. Prime Minister Trudeau announced earlier today that even more Canadians are…
Prime Minister Trudeau today brought up the importance of mental health during these difficult times. Whether you or someone you know is just having an ‘off day’, feeling overwhelmed or…
With so many varying reports on government assistance going around these days, it’s hard to keep up and know what’s true, what new law has passed and if it’s applicable…
On March 25, 2020, the Ontario government announced it is increasing the Employer Health Tax (EHT) exemption for 2020 from $490,000 to $1 million due to the special circumstances caused…
What It Means for Canadian Employers To help employers keep and return workers to their payroll through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced…
Many Canadians who are currently out of a job our about to be out of a job are asking, ‘Do I apply for Employment Insurance or the CERB?’ We’ve…
$1.9 billion in relief for employers to reduce the financial strain on business brought on by COVID-19. The measure, which will run through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB),…