Three new COVID-19 related benefits came into effect today. As previously announced in late August the Canadian government has successfully had Bill C-4 passed through the Senate. All new benefits…
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Over the last six months, we’ve all learned the ups and downs of working remotely. Some of us excel working from home, while some of us are faltering be it management or…
UPDATED OCTOBER 14, 2020 The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility recently recognized that the COVID-19 outbreak has created challenges for many businesses and non-profit organizations and has therefore decided to…
Now that we’ve all agreed racism exists, what can you, as an employer do about it within your business? As an employer, you have the attention of all your employees…
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…
Trudeau introduced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) today to help all Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. In short, the proposed benefit includes: The taxable benefit would provide $2,000 a…
Despite the declared State of Emergency in the province of Ontario, many workers are still required to go to their respective workplaces. Employees that work in “essential” businesses (grocery…
The Ontario Legislature has passed the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020 to provide job-protected leave to employees in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19, or those who need…
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is asking employers to discontinue requiring workers to provide sick notes to be allowed time off work amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. “Sick notes place…