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Paid Vaccination Leave Now Officially Law in British Columbia

Bill 3 entitles BC employees to paid leave for up to 3 hours for each COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19 Publications Apr 28, 2021
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Budget 2021: Extension of Wage & Rent Subsidies

Budget 2021 proposes the extension of both the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (“CERS”).

COVID-19 Publications Apr 23, 2021
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Paid Vaccination Leave Proposed for British Columbia Employees

The British Columbia government has proposed an amendment to the Employment Standards Act to permit employees to take paid leave to get vaccinated.

COVID-19 Publications Apr 19, 2021
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Is COVID-19 Government Assistance No Strings? No Way! All Lobbyists Have Reporting Requirements

Applying for and/or receiving COVID-19 financial assistance creates reporting obligations for all lobbyists. Have you updated your lobbyist registration lately?

COVID-19 Publications Apr 19, 2021
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Commercial Landlord and Tenant Insolvencies: The Need to Know for Sub-tenants

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, it is particularly important for sub-tenants and landlords to consider the ramifications of an insolvent head-tenant.

COVID-19 Publications Apr 13, 2021
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British Columbia Employers Now at Risk of Expedited Workplace Closures

Effective April 12, 2021, health authorities will have the power to order the temporary closure of businesses as a result of COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace

COVID-19 Publications Apr 12, 2021
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Personal Opinions Regarding Effectiveness of Masks Insufficient to Ground a Valid Human Rights Complaint

The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed another complaint relating to a refusal to wear a mask based on religious belief and employment.

COVID-19 Publications Apr 11, 2021
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New Job-Protected Leave Announced for British Columbia Employees to Get Vaccinated

New job-protected leave announced for British Columbia employees to get vaccinated.

COVID-19 Publications Apr 6, 2021
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A Retailer’s Duty to Accommodate Disabilities That Interfere With a Customer’s Ability to Wear a Face Mask

The BC Human Rights Tribunal has issued its first decision relating to discrimination in the context of mandated mask policies.

COVID-19 Publications Apr 6, 2021
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Does COVID-19 Favour a Longer Reasonable Notice Period? Another Court Says Prove It

Marazzato v. Dell Canada Inc. confirms that employees must provide actual evidence of any alleged “economic downturn” caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Publications Mar 29, 2021
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