by admin | Oct 14, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
Ottawa Announces Three New COVID-19 Employment Benefits: CRB, CRSB and CRCB BY: CHRIS DRINOVZ As the now infamous “CERB” comes to an end, the federal government has created three new temporary benefits aimed at supporting Canadians still unable to work or working...
by admin | Oct 14, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
Employer Obligations Regarding Time off Work for Voting: 2020 Provincial General Election BY: CHRIS DRINOVZ The next BC Provincial General Election will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2020 (“General Voting Day”). Under the s 74 of the B.C. Election Act,...
by admin | Oct 14, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
Constructively Dismissed Employee Awarded $1.1 Million For Bonus SUPREME COURT OF CANDA TRIES TO CLARIFY VARIOUS LEGAL CONCEPTS BY: MIKE WEILER The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) choses cases based on the importance of the legal principles the case evokes. Generally...
by admin | Oct 13, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
Concerning New Case from Ontario Demonstrates the Importance of Well-Drafted Termination Clauses in the Employment Agreement BY: JUNKI HONG It is a fundamental principle of employment law that employees who are terminated without just cause are entitled under “common...
by admin | Jul 27, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog, Tax Blog
$5 Million Class Action Against Car Dealer Regarding Employees vs Independent Contractors Approved in Ontario BY: MIKE WEILER Chris and I are often asked by clients to advise on independent contractor agreements they wish to use for their senior salespeople or sales...
by admin | Jul 21, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
Proposed Changes To Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program BY: CHRIS DRINOVZ On July 17, 2020, the federal tabled Draft legislation for more changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program. In essence, the changes would make the program more accessible...
