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By Occasional Contributors | 4 Minutes Read March 31, 2020

COVID-19 and employment insurance – everything you need to know (Canada)

Unprecedented numbers of Canadians are applying for Employment Insurance (“EI”) benefits due to an interruption in earnings caused by layoff, sickness or quarantine resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we explore some of the most common questions arising in relation to EI benefits at this time.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Payroll / Canada Emergency Response Benefit CERB, COVID-19, emloyment law, Employment Insurance, sickness benefits, Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Plans, work-sharing program

By Occasional Contributors | 3 Minutes Read March 30, 2020

COVID-19: Health and safety protocols for construction sites

All industries are facing an ongoing and fluid landscape amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Workplaces are temporarily shutting down, or have moved towards unprecedented work-at-home procedures. However, many construction jobsites remain open throughout Canada and B.C. B.C.’s Health Officer has clarified that the ban on gatherings of more than 50 people does not apply construction jobsites. Nonetheless, while the construction industry continues to operate, doing so is not without change, risk and the need to adapt.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Employee Relations, Health and Safety / BC Public Health Act, construction, employment law, health and safety

By Beyond Rewards Inc | 2 Minutes Read March 30, 2020

Employee wellbeing: Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic

coworkers meeting onlineAs the spread of the Coronavirus has increased and continues to increase, a majority of employees are now working from home. With employees working from home during social distancing, now is the time to ensure that you support your employees. Here are a few tips to ensure you are adequately checking in with your employees and ensuring their mental wellbeing:

Article by Beyond Rewards Inc / Employee Relations, Health and Safety / communication, employment law, mental health and wellbeing, pandemic planning, working from home

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