By Nicola Watson Pink Larkin’s COVID-19 Workplace Fact Sheet #3 highlighted the possibility of constructive dismissal claims arising from temporary lay-offs effected as a result of COVID-19. Constructive Dismissal A claim for constructive dismissal may arise when…
We are providing updated details for employers concerning the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). More information is available here. This fact sheet also provides a list of considerations for employers and unions regarding CEWS. How CEWS…
English Version Le 11 mars 2020, l’Organisation mondiale de la santé a déclaré que l’épidémie de COVID-19 était une pandémie. Le gouvernement et les responsables de la santé publique fournissent des mises à jour fréquentes, modifient les…
Version français. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Government and public health officials are providing frequent updates, changing directives and making recommendations. We have received numerous inquiries from clients…
By Laura Rhodes As requested, we are providing details below for employers concerning the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). More information is available here. Individuals, taxable corporations, partnerships consisting of eligible employers, non-profit organizations and registered…
By Nathan Sutherland The spread of COVID-19, and governments’ efforts to stop it, are causing significant disruption to the economy and many parts of the construction industry. In this update we will highlight some steps that contractors…
BY RONALD PINK, Q.C. and RAYMOND LARKIN, Q.C. In our career of some 90 years collectively we have represented workers in all walks of life and we have had the pleasure of seeing some of the best…
By Laura Rhodes The COVID-19 pandemic raises significant workplace issues. Small business is being called to rethink rapidly during this extraordinary time. Valued employees may be concerned Remote work arrangements may be required Normal planning cycles may…
The COVID-19 pandemic raises significant workplace issues. This fact sheet provides information on the amendments to the Canada Labour Code under Part 10 of the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act. The Canada Labour Code applies to federally-regulated workplaces….
The COVID-19 pandemic raises significant workplace issues. One of them is whether there are circumstances in which an employee has a right to stay home during the outbreak, without risking the loss of their employment. An employee…
