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COVID-19: Federal job-protected leave under Canada Labour Code announced

As an emergency response measure, the federal government has introduced up to 16 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Canada Labour Code for federal employees who are “unable or unavailable to work for reasons related to COVID-19”.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2 and the most recent changes to come into force from the Canada Labour Code.

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Proposed changes to the Quebec Act respecting labour standards: What employers need to know

On March 20, the Quebec Minister of Labour introduced Bill 176, amending the Act respecting Labour Standards (the “LSA”). The Bill proposes sweeping changes to the LSA.

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