The Wage Subsidy plan is taking shape. Those businesses that have some business trickling in should consider this subsidy and re-hire/keep some or all the employees they laid off.  Here is why The most important updates to this subsidy (which is not legislated yet) are: For the first eligibility period  March 15 to April 11 2020 you have to prove a minimum of 15% sales decrease compared to last March. Employer Contributions (CPP and EI) are being considered to be included in

Updated April 4th 2020 The provincial government has updated the list of essential workplaces (effective April 4th 2020 at 11:59pm)  in order to control the spread of COVID-19. In this post we are focusing on the impact of these changes to the Construction industry. For many of our current clients who work in residential construction Point 30 (extract below) affects them directly. Also it’s worth noting that the business carrying of the work is required to adhere to the healt

Today we received more information that will impact those who do NOT collect Employment Insurance and business owners like yourself. Here two measures that may impact you directly. and positively. The Emergency Care Benefit Who Qualifies? 1. Canadian workers including self-employed 2. Canadian workers including self-employed who are taking care of family member with COVID-19 3.  Parents who are unable to earn income as they are caring for children How do I Apply? Applicatio