Employers Beware: Your severability clause may not save your enforceable “without cause” termination provision
On June 17, 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal made a significant ruling in the decision of Waksdale v Swegon […]
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June 22, 2020 by Stefanie Chimienti
in Employment Standards
June 15, 2020 by Henry Chang
in Immigration
President Trump to Sign Presidential Proclamation Temporary Prohibiting the Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants
Introduction As previously reported, President Trump signed the Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the US Labor […]
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May 25, 2020 by Jonathan Mor
in COVID-19
Transport Canada issues new requirements regarding face masks for persons boarding flights to Canada
Introduction Transport Canada’s latest order is Interim Order to Prevent Certain Persons from Boarding Flights to Canada due to COVID-19, […]
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May 21, 2020 by Stefanie Chimienti
in Labour
Recalling Ontario Employees from Layoff
Employers affected by the economic downturn of COVID-19 may be using temporary layoffs to manage their workforce during their business […]
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April 27, 2020 by Meaghen Russell
in COVID-19
Ford announces pandemic pay for Ontario frontline workers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to place pressure on frontline healthcare and social service workers, the Ontario government announced on Saturday, April 25, 2020, that temporary pandemic pay is available for eligible frontline workers.
Pandemic Pay Amount
Eligible frontline workers will be given an additional $4 per hour worked on top of
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April 27, 2020 by Meaghen Russell
in COVID-19
Ford announces pandemic pay for Ontario frontline workers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to place pressure on frontline healthcare and social service workers, the Ontario government announced on […]
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April 22, 2020 by Jonathan Mor
in Immigration
An overview of Canada’s domestic travel restrictions
Canada has already imposed restrictions on international travellers in order to limit the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), […]
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April 22, 2020 by Mary Picard
in Pensions and Benefits
Important considerations in challenging times for Canadian employers that provide workplace Group RRSPs
Economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred pension regulators to take actions that affect Canadian employers that sponsor registered […]
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April 22, 2020 by Jonathan Mor
in Immigration
An overview of Canada’s domestic travel restrictions
Canada has already imposed restrictions on international travellers in order to limit the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as a mandatory obligation on all travellers who enter Canada (with limited exceptions) to self-isolate for a period of 14 days. Most recently, certain provinces and territories have
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April 22, 2020 by Mary Picard
in Pensions and Benefits
Important considerations in challenging times for Canadian employers that provide workplace Group RRSPs
Economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred pension regulators to take actions that affect Canadian employers that sponsor registered pension plans.
Group registered retirement savings plans (Group RRSP) have received less attention.
Group RRSPs are a common type of savings plan offered by Canadian employers. Service providers take care of
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