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$500 weekly – maximum of 16 weeks Retroactive to Mar. 15, 2020 Available between Mar. 15 and Oct. 3, 2020 Must be 15 and Canadian resident Must have declared $5,000 total income in preceding 12 months or in 2019 (including by self-employment) 7, 4-week eligibility cycles or claiming periods Does not need to be consecutive […]

As we gradually reopen, what can an employer require an employee to provide before the employee may take the new infectious disease emergency leave in Ontario? An employer may require an employee to provide evidence reasonable in the circumstances at a time that is reasonable in the circumstances that the employee is eligible for infectious

New Ontario Funding for Victims of Gender-Based Violence and Human Trafficking During COVID-19 The government recently announced new measures to support people experiencing or at risk of sexual assault, gender-based violence and human trafficking during COVID-19: “May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month, an important time to recognize those on the frontlines who are working each and every

May 12 – The federal government announced additional support to mid-size and large businesses. The support is bridge financing and loan guarantees, rather than bailout funds, including: [1] expanding the Business Credit Availability Program to mid-sized companies with significant financing needs, including loans of up to $60-million per eligible company, and guarantees of up to $80-million; and [2] establishing

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has invested $1.3 billion in a one-time special payment through the Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit in April, being an average of $375 for single seniors and $510 for senior couples. Investment was also made in community organizations that provide practical services to Canadian seniors,

Ontario’s three-phase framework for Re-opening Ontario after COVID-19 (the "Framework") outlines general methods and guidelines to follow to reportedly safely and efficiently contain the spread of COVID-19, while re-opening businesses, services and public spaces: Stage 1 (in progress) Stage 2 Stage 3 opening select workplaces that can meet current public health guidelines allowing essential gatherings of a

Both regrettably and predictably, racism and discrimination appear to be surging with the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Credible sources now report that xenophobia, racially-motivated acts of discrimination and harassment towards ethnic groups is increasing. Through public messaging by some, including the President of the United States, COVID-19 has been referred to as the “Chinese” and the

May 8 – the federal Government announced the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (the "CEWS") will extend beyond June, 2020. More information to be announced.  What you need to know about the CEWS:  75% of employees’ wages for up to 12 weeks Retroactive to Mar. 15 Intend to promote recall and rehiring of employees laid off

Employers in the CKL should develop and implement an infection prevention and control plan that includes procedures for responding when an employee, customer, or other individual present in the workplace becomes ill with symptoms of COVID-19. The plan should include: (i) procedures for isolating and transporting the individual home if they begin showing symptoms at

To help stop the spread of COVID-19, everyone should comply with requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and with associated regulations and public health directives issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Protecting yourself and your co-workers: Coronaviruses are spread through close contact with others. Here are some helpful tips to help prevent the spread of