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
Reopening Businesses in BC: Key Points to Consider as Commercial Space Reopens
On May 6, 2020, Premier John Horgan announced B.C.’s plans for lifting restrictions on social distancing, with a goal of reopening certain economic sectors, while ... 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
BC Government Extends Temporary Layoff Period from 13 to 16 Weeks during COVID-19
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
Provincial Health Order Provides Guidance for Employers of Industrial Camps and Hotels
Note: BC has now entered phase 3 of its restart plan, and the provincial government has released new guidelines for employers running industrial camps and ... Continued
What Happens When the 13 Weeks Are Over?
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
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Applications to Begin on April 27, 2020
Note: This article is out of date. You can find our latest coverage of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit here and here. On April 21, ... Continued
Records of Employment During COVID-19
A Record of Employment (“ROE”) must be provided to an employee where there is an interruption of earnings. An interruption of earnings occurs when an ... Continued
Federal Government Announces New Support for Certain 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