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BC Government Extends Lay-off Period
Yesterday the Premier announced that the BC Employment Standards Act is amended to extend layoff periods from a maximum of 16 weeks (which was an ... Continued
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Yesterday the Premier announced that the BC Employment Standards Act is amended to extend layoff periods from a maximum of 16 weeks (which was an ... Continued
After three months of remote work, some employers are moving towards making such arrangements permanent. While this might provide considerable savings with respect to real ... Continued
The existence of a general duty of care between a social host and users of a public highway injured by an adult party guest was ... Continued
We previously advised you here that on May 14, 2020, Dr. Bonnie Henry required employers to develop workplace COVID-19 safety plans outlining the policies and ... Continued
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
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
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The Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (“SUB”) program is an option for employers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The SUB program, delivered by Service Canada, allows for ... Continued
Effective March 26, 2020, British Columbia has suspended all mandatory limitation periods and time periods established by British Columbia enactments and laws by way of ... Continued
Note: This article is out of date. You can find our latest articles on the rights and obligations of employers and employees during COVID-19 here, ... Continued
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