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By Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation | 12 Minutes Read May 4, 2020

COVID-19 fact sheet regarding government support for employees

The purpose of this post is to address some of the frequently asked questions we have received from employees in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic relating to government support, including Canada Emergency Response Benefit, Employment Insurance, and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy.

Article by Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Payroll / accommodation, Canada Emergency Response Benefit CERB, Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, CEWS, constructive dismissal, COVID-19, Employment Insurance, independent contractor, Payroll, personal protective equipment, record of employment, right to refuse work, temporary layoff, workplace safety Leave a Comment

By Cristina Lavecchia | < 1 Minute Read March 2, 2017

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with: Repeal of CPP Social Insurance Numbers Regulations and amendments; whether less-than-ideal working conditions can result in a constructive dismissal circumstance; and an employee's reinstatement after serious misconduct.

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By Clear Path Employer Services | 4 Minutes Read July 29, 2013

Number of arrests in the NFL: one too many bad apples?

If you’ve been following sports at all this month, you’ve likely heard about the number of high profile arrests involving members of the National Football League. This string of charges leads us to the question of how much responsibility, if any, an employer has for an employee’s behaviour outside of the workplace.

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