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The impacts of Covid-19 are likely to be far reaching in the construction industry, as they will be throughout the world. You might be facing any of the following issues: Sick or quarantined employees (or otherwise unavailable workforce); Work-site closures;…
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Today, the federal government announced a new program called the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) that will provide $2,000 a month for four months to select Canadians that have seen a loss of income as a result of the COVID-19…
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Employment Standards Act Amendments Provide Job-Protected Leave for COVID-19 Related Absences from Work Yesterday, the BC Government passed amendments to the Employment Standards Act aimed at providing job security to workers that are unable to work for reasons related to…
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You may be wondering how the prohibition on gatherings of more than 50 people affects your construction site. The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has confirmed that the ban on gatherings of more than 50 people does not currently extend…
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COVID-19 has disrupted all aspects of Canadian life, including the workplace. We at BTM Lawyers LLP are keeping up to date on all government announcements and regulatory changes that are impacting the rights and obligations of employers and employees and…
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