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Aug 24

Considerations for Employers in Implementing a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

By BTM Lawyers Business, Employment

To Mandate or Not? The recent announcement by the federal and provincial governments of mandatory vaccination programs has many employers considering implementing mandatory vaccination or proof of vaccination policies in their workplaces. This includes Canada’s Big Five Banks, which have…

Mar 25

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COVID-19 and the Workplace Update: Canada Emergency Response Benefit

By Catherine Coakley Employment No Comments

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…

Mar 24

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COVID-19 and the Workplace Update

By Catherine Coakley Employment No Comments

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…

Mar 22

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COVID-19 and the Workplace

By Catherine Coakley Employment No Comments

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…

Mar 19

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COVID-19: Expanded Employment Insurance and Work-Sharing Benefits

By BTM Lawyers Employment No Comments

The Federal Government has announced several measures to assist employees and employers in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including several changes to Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits and the federal Work-Sharing program. They have also announced a number of new programs…

Sep 01

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You Are Fired: those three little words that no one wants to hear

By BTM Lawyers Employment No Comments

Of all the frightening things that Donald Trump has said, perhaps the most fear-inducing is the phrase “you’re fired”. These words are very often equated with unemployment, anxiety, and financial stress. If you’ve recently been terminated or dismissed from your…

Feb 05

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ICBClosestrademarkcase.com

By BTM Lawyers Business, Employment, Intellectual Property No Comments

Recently, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia ("ICBC") lost a trade-mark dispute against Stainton Ventures Ltd. ("Stainton"), which owns the website <ICBCadvice.com>. A full version of the decision is available here. As a brief summary of the trial case,…

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Considerations for Employers in Implementing a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 and the Workplace Update: Canada Emergency Response Benefit

COVID-19 and the Workplace Update

COVID-19 and the Workplace

COVID-19: Expanded Employment Insurance and Work-Sharing Benefits

You Are Fired: those three little words that no one wants to hear

ICBClosestrademarkcase.com

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