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NEW BUSINESS SUPPORT GRANT ($10,000-$20,000) NOW AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE CKL BUSINESSES DURING THE SECOND SHUTDOWN

During the second lockdown beginning December 26, the Ontario Small Business Support Grant will provide a minimum of $10,000 and up to $20,000 to eligible small businesses required to close or restrict services. Eligible small businesses include those that: are required to close or significantly restrict services subject to the shutdown effective 12:01 a.m. on […]

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VACCINATION FOR KIDS AND SEPARATED PARENTS – WHO DECIDES? DO THE REST OF US HAVE A SAY?

Vaccines are reportedly on the way. So, what happens if there is conflict between separated parents about whether a child should be vaccinated? Who decides? What about the public health priority? “Two recent decisions provide a helpful hint as to how our courts might approach disputes between parents about whether their children should be vaccinated.

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WELCOME TO YELLOW – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY

Here’s what Yellow looks like and means: Organized public events, social gatherings and religious services, rites and ceremonies Limits for functions, parties, dinners, gatherings, barbeques or wedding receptions held in private residences, backyards, or parks: 10 people indoors 25 people outdoors Limits for organized public events and gatherings in staffed businesses and facilities: 50 people indoors 100 people outdoors

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CKL IN THE YELLOW ZONE – SAFETY PLAN NOW REQUIRED FOR MANY BUSINESSES – GET YOUR SAMPLE SAFETY PLAN HERE.

The CKL is moving to Yellow Zone as of 12:01 a.m. on Monday, December 7. Certain businesses in the CKL are now required to have a COVID Safety Plan, which must be available upon request. These businesses are identified below. Here is a link to a sample COVID-19 Safety Plan: https://www.hkpr.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/COVID-Safety-Planning-Tool-HKPR.pdf Restaurants, bars and other

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WE MAY BE MOVING TO YELLOW – HERE’S WHAT YELLOW MEANS AND LOOKS LIKE FOR US IN THE CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES

Kawartha Lakes may soon be moving to the Yellow zone. Here’s what Yellow looks like and means: Organized public events, social gatherings and religious services, rites and ceremonies Limits for functions, parties, dinners, gatherings, barbeques or wedding receptions held in private residences, backyards, or parks: 10 people indoors 25 people outdoors Limits for organized public events and

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PERSONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO YOU IN THE CKL FROM THE GOVERNMENT DURING THE PANDEMIC – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY.

There are four, primary federal government supports available to individuals in the CKL during the pandemic: Employment Insurance. Canada Recovery Benefit. Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit. Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit. Employment Insurance (EI) In response to the pandemic, temporary changes have been made to the EI program that are in effect from September 27, 2020 for

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CKL BUSINESSES – NEW PROTECTION AGAINST LAWSUITS FOR CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS CONTRACTING COVID-19, BUT NOT YOUR EMPLOYEES

On November 17, 2020, the Ontario government passed a law conferring liability protection for businesses for COVID-19 issues, at least in part. The new Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act, 2020 may apply to any business concerned about liability if a customer or client is exposed or contracts COVID-19. However, employers are NOT protected from claims

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ANSWERS TO POPULAR COVID-19 QUESTIONS IN THE CKL (WORKPLACE AND EMPLOYMENT)

Answers to common questions during COVID-19 about workplaces and employment:   Question: If an employee chooses to work from home because of childcare, kids’ online learning/homeschooling, but their role is impossible to do at home, are we required to provide alternative work OR do they just go on leave?   Answer: There is no requirement for

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