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- The COVID-19 Canadian Employment Litigation Landscape: Is It All Uphill From Here? (Video)
When world economies face challenges, employment litigation claims of all types arise. In this In Focus video, our Labour and Employment lawyers discuss the range of trending COVID-19 related employment claims and cases and share what Canadian employers can do to best position themselves to manage i … Read more »
- Federal Government Announces Extension of COVID-19 Supports
On July 30, 2021, the Federal Government announced its proposal to extend certain COVID-19 support programs, including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”), Canada Recovery Benefit (“CRB”), the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit, and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit until October 23, 2021. … Read more »
- Employers Beware: Court Rules Ontario Severance Pay Based on Global Payroll
Under the Ontario Employment Standards Act (“ESA”), employers with a payroll of at least $2.5 million are required to provide statutory severance pay when dismissing an employee with 5 or more years of service. But how is an employer’s “payroll” actually calculated? Over the years, there have been c … Read more »
- Federal Budget Bill Changes Canada Labour Code and Economic Support Programs
On June 29, 2021, the Federal Government passed Bill C-30, Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1, introducing a number of changes impacting federally regulated workplaces and extending existing COVID-19 related economic measures. Changes to the Canada Labour Code (“CLC”): Child Death & Disappearanc … Read more »
- Ontario Moves to Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen Five Days Early
On July 9, 2021, the Ontario government announced that the province will enter Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen on Friday, July 16, 2021, five days earlier than expected. Under Step Three, the following is permitted to operate: indoor dining with no limits on the number of patrons per table with … Read more »