Category: Announcements
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Nova Scotia Announces Mandatory Masks
Nova Scotia announced that masks will be mandatory in most indoor public places as of July 31, 2020 . . .
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B.C. Announces Online Tool for Temporary Layoffs
British Columbia announced that the Employment Standards Branch has launched a new online application tool for employers and workers who need to extend temporary layoffs due to COVID-19 . . .
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Federal Announcement re Paid Sick Leave
The federal government announcement regarding the Safe Restart Agreement - funding to help provinces and territories safely restart their economies - includes paid sick leave . . .
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Federal Announcement re Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
In response to consultations, the federal government announced further changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS . . .
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Ontario Announcement re Health & Safety Training
Ontario announced that the deadline for refresher training for Joint Health and Safety Committee members has been extended, and such training may be done online . . .
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Quebec Summary of Reopened Economic Activities
Quebec has published a site (français) summarizing all activities that have resumed since its COVID-19 lockdown . . .
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B.C. Extends Temporary Layoff Period
Ed. Note: This post has been updated to include the actual amendment to the regulation, which was not available at the time of initial posting.
British Columbia announced that the temporary layoff provision will be extended to 24 weeks. This extension will expire on August 30, 2020 . . .
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Federal Government Announces Temporary Lay-off Period Extended
The federal government announced that it will be extending the time periods for temporary layoffs to provide employers with more time to recall laid-off employees . . .
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Quebec Freezes QPIP Rates
Quebec announced that the contribution rates for the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) will remain unchanged in 2021 . . .
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B.C. Extends Premium Deferral
WorkSafeBC announced that it is extending the deferral period for quarterly premium payments for an additional three months, without penalty or interest . . .
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