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We are hosting a webinar on May 19, 2020 at 10am to review the Ontario government’s guidance for reopening the economy at Stage 1 and best practices from health experts around the world. We will also review updates to federal assistance programs for individuals and employers.
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We are hosting a webinar on April 29, 2020 at 11am where we will review the results of our privacy survey. In this survey, we asked employers how likely they were to adopt technology that required employees to disclose a high degree of private information. We will also discuss how far an employer can go […]
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As governments in North America look to reopen their economies, the big question for society is “are we safe?” Can everyone return to public transit, crowded elevators and workplaces safely? One strategy to ensure a safe workplace is through the use of aggressive testing and technology. With respect to technology, countries such as Taiwan and […]
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The federal government has released details on how employers and individuals can access the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program provides eligible businesses with 75% of an employee’s salary to a maximum of $847 per week. To qualify employers must demonstrate their revenues in March 2020 […]
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We are hosting a webinar on April 1, 2020 at 12:30pm in partnership with the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus, Department of Management. We will review the obligations employers have to co-op students during this emergency shutdown. We will also summarize the financial assistance the federal government has announced for employers considering mass layoffs and […]
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The Ontario government has announced an emergency shutdown of all non-essential businesses. The decision represents an escalation of steps to contain the spread of Covid-19. Here is a list of businesses that Ontario has defined as essential. Please note, the shutdown does not prevent your employees from telecommuting or otherwise working from home, where possible. […]
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As countries learn more about the characteristics of the Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19), and observe how quickly it can be transmitted, we are seeing dramatic measures taken to prevent its spread. We summarize what we know about the virus to date, what legal obligations it creates for employers, and best practices to consider going forward. The Virus […]
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Join us for a webinar on March 17, 2020. We will review the latest knowledge of the Coronavirus and help you understand your legal obligations as you develop your emergency response. Join us and have your questions answered.
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Workplace investigations are complex and require guidance from experienced counsel. The recent decision in Western Forest Products Inc. and United Steelworkers 1-1937 demonstrates how quickly an investigation can fall off the tracks when the investigator lacks experience and training. In this case, two employees were investigated for alleged misconduct and disciplined at the conclusion of the […]
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As the Legislative Assembly adjourns for the summer, it is a good time for employers to take stock of changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 introduced by Bill 66 including changes to extended workweeks and overtime averaging.
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