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I Claimed Constructive Dismissal During COVID-19: Now What?

We have written this blog specifically because many employees have been facing a difficult dilemma in the COVID-19 era. Specifically,…

Canada Considers Extending Paid Sick Leave in Response to COVID-19

As Canadians continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, both the federal and provincial governments have and continue to…

Life After Layoffs Pt. 3: 5 Things Employees Should Know Upon Returning to Work

This post is the final part of a three-part series on employment after layoffs due to COVID-19. See part one…

COVID-19: When a Layoff Becomes a Termination

With a myriad of layoff notices having been issued in March, we expect that a significant number of workers will…

Top 6 Employer Do’s and Don’ts as the Economy Re-Opens

In advance of the reopening of the economy, careful planning and preparation is important to bring employees back to the…

Life after Layoffs Pt. 2: Top 3 Questions for Employees Returning to the Workplace

This post is the second part of a three-part series on employment after layoffs due to COVID-19. You can see…

Maintaining Food Security in COVID-19: Employers & the Agricultural Industry

The Canadian agricultural and food industry relies heavily on foreign labour to ensure the country has a reliable domestic supply…

Back to the Workplace After COVID-19: Anticipating & Responding to Work Refusals

This week the Ontario Government announced its three-stage plan for re-opening the economy. Given this announcement and the reality that…

New COVID-19 Management Obligations for Employers of Foreign Workers

While the Government of Canada recognizes the importance of temporary foreign workers to the Canadian labour market, they also recognize…