In this blog, we set out the intro installment of our 4-part series of guides to assist employers in determining what issues and questions they will need to consider, and how best to address them before the first employee arrives back at work.
Dusting off the 2008 Playbook to Deal with COVID-19 and the Workplace
Sure, the current COVID-19 crisis is unprecedented, but it has some parallels to 2008. This blog dusts off the 2008 playbook to advise employers during the pandemic.
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Details Announced – What it Means for Employers and Their Employees if they Choose the CEWS
The federal Finance Minister has now announced the details of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, a wage subsidy intended to incentivize businesses to keep employees employed and on payroll during the COVID-19 outbreak, and to re-hire employees previously laid off.
April Showers Bring…News about Wage Subsidies, Emergency Benefits, Essential Workplaces, and Employee Screening in Response to COVID-19
We have certainly had a lot of “unprecedented” days in the last few weeks, but April 1 was no joke for Ontario employers. This blog highlights the key updates for employers on April 1, 2020.
So You’ve Never Implemented a Temporary Layoff: 7 Tips for Employers During COVID-19
This blog provides some practical tips for employers who are considering implementing temporary layoffs for the first time.
COVID-19 and Temporary Layoffs: A Short Guide and Some FAQs
This blog explores some of the issues with temporary layoffs in the time of COVID-19. It outlines the basics of temporary layoffs and answers some of employers’ most frequently asked questions.