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: MICHAEL J. WEILER Chris and I are often asked by clients to advise on independent contractor agreements they wish to use for their senior salespeople or...
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...
by admin | Jul 21, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
BC Introduces Streamlined COVID-19 Temporary Layoff Variance Application Under the BC Employment Standards Act, the time period for a temporary layoff related to COVID-19 may be extended to a maximum of 24 weeks, ending on or before August 30, 2020. Employers who plan...
by admin | Jul 21, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
BC Government Proposes Costly Amendments to Workers Compensation System BY: CHRIS DRINOVZ On July 14, 2020, the BC government tabled Bill 23, Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2020. The proposed amendments are informed by Jeff Parr’s Consultation Report, which...
by Ana Manolache | Jul 18, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
Uber Contract Struck Down as Unconscionable BY: MICHAEL J. WEILER More and more employers are requiring employees to sign employment agreements that in many cases significantly reduce employees’ rights or impose significant restrictions on their ability to compete...
by admin | Jun 10, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
Layoffs and Severance Pay Written by: Employment & Labour Group On June 25, 2020, the BC government decided to further extend the temporary layoffs provision in the Employment Standards Act to a maximum of 24 weeks, expiring on August 30,...
