by Malcolm MacKillop | May 20, 2020 | Blog, Employment Law, Malcolm MacKillop, Uncategorized
On May 15, 2020, the Federal Government announced the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) would be extended to August 29, 2020, to continue supporting businesses across Canada as they weather the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This extends the...
by Malcolm MacKillop | May 15, 2020 | Blog, Employment Law, Malcolm MacKillop, Uncategorized
On May 14, 2020, as part of the first stage of Ontario’s framework to reopen the economy, the Ontario Government announced more retailers, seasonal businesses and recreational services will be permitted to open or expand their services. On Saturday May 16, 2020 at...
by Malcolm MacKillop | May 13, 2020 | Blog, Employment Law, Malcolm MacKillop, Uncategorized
On May 12, 2020 the Ontario Government announced it had extended the Declaration of Emergency and all of its emergency measures under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (the “EMCP”) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and give the province more time to...
by Malcolm MacKillop | May 11, 2020 | Blog, Employment Law, Malcolm MacKillop, Uncategorized
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced additional measures will be introduced to help more businesses keep their workers on the payroll as Canada continues to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, May 8, the Prime Minister announced the Canada Emergency Wage...
by Malcolm MacKillop | May 6, 2020 | Blog, Employment Law, Malcolm MacKillop, Uncategorized
On May 6, 2020, Ontario announced more businesses and workplaces may reopen so long as they comply with strict safety measures to ensure they operate safely and prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is in furtherance of Stage 1 of the province’s framework for...
by Malcolm MacKillop | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Employment Law, Malcolm MacKillop, Uncategorized
On April 30, 2020, the Ontario government released numerous safety guidelines to ensure employers have the resources they need to protect workers, customers, and the public from COVID-19, as the province prepares to gradually reopen the economy. The released safety...
