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
Access Copyright v. York – The Next Chapter
On April 22, 2020, the Federal Court of Appeal released York University v. The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (Access Copyright) (2020 FCA 77). The appeal ... 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Note: This article is out of date.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
Canada Expands Eligibility Requirements to Receive the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
In an effort to address gaps in eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”), the federal government has modified the eligibility requirements. Individuals earning ... Continued
Human Rights Commissioner Publications on COVID-19 Employment Issues
The BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner recently released two publications that deal with COVID-19 issues relating to employment. One is a statement from ... Continued
Two Thoughts on Zoom’s Copyright Clause
Zoom has attracted significant attention of late—both positive (allowing people to stay connected in distant times) and negative (concerns over platform security and the use ... Continued
Trudeau Announces Modified Eligibility Criteria for 75% Wage Subsidy for Employers
Note: The federal government has made further changes to the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy. You can find our latest coverage of the topic here. While ... Continued
COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions for Technology and Emerging Companies
How do I apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy?