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Layoffs and alternatives – Curtailing operations in response to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have rapid and far-reaching effects on Canadian workplaces. In this article, we answer those questions for Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec. In all cases, please be advised that different considerations may apply under the terms of a collective agreement, if applicable.

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COVID-19: What a difference a month makes

In over 30 years I have never seen one topic dominate my employment law practice like COVID-19 has over the last three weeks. Some Ontario businesses have gone from working at 100% capacity to 0% because the Ontario government has declared these businesses as non-essential and working remotely is not possible.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with the CRA's new payment on filing policy, termination provisions and employment insurance benefits.

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