The Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) provides temporary income support to those who have stopped working because of COVID-19. Canadian Emergency Response Benefit Amount $500 per week or $2,000 per…
10% Temporary Wage Subsidy Program – COVID-19
The Federal government has published this Guide to provide information about the Temporary Wages Subsidy program (“TWS”). Temporary Wage Subsidy Program Amount 10% of wages up to a maximum…
Natalie MacDonald is Interviewed on CityNews
From the beginning of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, MacDonald & Associates has worked and continues to work tirelessly to assist both, employers and employees, to navigate through this…
Work-sharing Temporary Special Measures
Work-Sharing (“WS”) is an adjustment program for employers to avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in business that is beyond the employer’s control, by providing income support to…
Natalie MacDonald Discusses COVID-19 and Employment Law on CityNews
Natalie MacDonald was interviewed by CityNews about what employers and employees can do during this unprecedented time: “Be flexible” she advised. Watch the interview here: Employment lawyer advises flexibility…
Canada Emergency Response Benefit – COVID-19
Canadian Emergency Response Benefit: The Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) provides those who have stopped working because of COVID-19 with temporary income support. Canadian Emergency Response Benefit Amount $500 per…
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy – COVID-19
The Canadian Government has made this resource to explain the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”). What Is It? The CEWS is a $71 billion subsidy intended to assist Canadian businesses…
Provincial Measures Across Canada for Employers and Employees – COVID-19
Updated as of March 27, 2020 BRITISH COLUMBIA On Wednesday March 18, 2020 the BC government declared a state of emergency to support their COVID-19 response. On March 23, 2020,…
New Job Protected Leaves in Ontario: COVID-19
Yesterday, the Ontario Provincial Government passed Bill 186, the Employment Standards Amendment Act, which amended the Employment Standards Act to provide for a special job-protected leave of absence as a…