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Discussions on Human Resources, Employment Law, Payroll and Internal Controls

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An analysis of US travel restrictions along the Canada-US border and US-Mexico border due to the COVID-19 outbreak

We previously reported that the United States had imposed restrictions on air travel (Air Travel Ban). The Air Travel Ban prohibits foreign nationals who have been physically present in a designated country/region (i.e., China, Iran, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, or Ireland) within the last 14 days from travelling to the United States.

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Overtime entitlement: Employee travel

Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and Ontario Regulation 285/01, “work” is deemed to be performed when an employee is travelling on business, even if that time is non-productive and outside normal business hours. Here are some ways to minimize that liability.

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Business travel: A review of NEXUS program eligibility

The NEXUS program is a joint initiative of United States Customs and Border Protection and the Canada Border Services Agency, which enables pre-approved, low-risk travellers to receive expedited entry when travelling to the United States or Canada.  Unfortunately, not everyone will be in a position to satisfy the NEXUS eligibility criteria. 

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