Ask our lawyers: Employment law and COVID-19

29 April 2020

The Employment, Labour and Equalities Group at Gowling WLG will be holding a live 'Ask our Lawyers' session on a variety of topics related to COVID-19 and the workplace challenges your business might be facing, whether you continue to operate as an essential business or have temporarily ceased operations voluntarily or pursuant to a government-mandated shutdown. The webinar will also address the various government relief programs that have been introduced by provincial governments and by the federal government over the last several weeks. These are unchartered waters we all find ourselves in; allow us to help you and your organization navigate through and weather the storm.

Topics covered:

  • Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
  • Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
  • Temperature Screening and Wellness Checks in the workplace
  • Temporary Layoffs
  • Salary and/or hours of work reductions
  • Positive COVID case protocol
  • Considerations for foreign workers
  • New leaves of absence and other changes to employment standards

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