Category: Compensation & Benefits
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Federal Amendments re EI & Wage Subsidy
The federal government published an interim order amending the Employment Insurance Act and amendments to the Income Tax Regulations related to COVID-19 relief . . .
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Manitoba Introduces Bill 2 re Budget
Manitoba introduced Bill 2, The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 for first reading on October 9, 2020. Bill 2 enacts The Public Sector Executive Compensation Act and amends the Workers Compensation Act . . .
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Federal Government Passes Bill C-4 re Further COVID-19 Relief
Federal Bill C-4, An Act relating to certain measures in response to COVID-19, received Royal Assent on October 2, 2020. Bill C-4 enacts the Canada Recovery Benefits Act and amends the Canada Labour Code . . .
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Federal Government Introduces Bill C-4 re Response to COVID-19
The federal government introduced Bill C-4, An Act relating to certain measures in response to COVID-19, for first reading on September 28, 2020. Bill C-4 replaces Bill C-2, which was introduced last week (see my earlier post). Bill C-4 includes changes to: the paid sick leave provision in the Canada Recovery Benefits Act and the COVID-19 leave of absence provision in the Canada Labour Code . . .
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Federal Government Introduces Bill C-2 re Response to COVID-19
The federal government introduced Bill C-2, An Act relating to economic recovery in response to COVID-19, for first reading on September 24, 2020. Bill C-2 enacts the Canada Recovery Benefits Act and amends the Canada Labour Code . . .
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Federal Orders Extending Time Limits
The federal government passed multiple orders extending certain time limits, including time limits under the Canada Labour Code and the Wage Earner Protection Program Act . . .
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Federal Government Extends Wage Earner Protection Program
In response to COVID-19, the federal government announced that they have temporarily extended the eligible wages period for the Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP) by up to 6 months . . .
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Federal Amendments re Employment Insurance
The federal government filed Interim Order No. 8 and Interim Order No. 9 Amending the Employment Insurance Act. Both orders implement additional temporary measures in response to COVID-19 . . .
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Federal Announcement re CERB Transition to EI
The federal government announced that those receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will be transitioned to an amended Employment Insurance (EI) program. In addition, new benefits will be available for those who are self-employed, ill, or unable to work because they must care for children or other family members . . .
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B.C. Passes Bills 5 & 18 re Domestic Violence Leave & COVID-19 Support
British Columbia passed Bill 5, Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2020 and Bill 18, Economic Stabilization (COVID-19) Act on August 14, 2020. Bill 5 amends the domestic violence provisions in the B.C. Employment Standards Act. Bill 18 implements several support programs, including the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers and changes to employer health tax . . .
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