All COVID-19 Publications
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.
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”).
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
New Job-Protected Leave Announced for British Columbia Employees to Get Vaccinated
New job-protected leave announced for British Columbia employees to get vaccinated.
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.
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.
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