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

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CERB extended a further 8 weeks

On June 16, 2020, the federal government announced that it is extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) eligibility period by eight weeks for recipients who can’t yet go back to work as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

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Mitigation of employment in a pandemic

Over the past three months, as a result of COVID-19, jobs have been lost across Canada at an astonishing rate. While many industries have had to lay-off staff and downsize, others have thrived.

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Is O. Reg 228/20 on temporary layoffs and working hours a game changer?

The Ontario government’s decision to change temporary layoffs and constructive dismissal provisions of the Employment Standards Act has given employers some relief until the Ontario government decides to end the state of emergency.

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