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Ontario Extends Temporary Relief from the ESA’s Termination and Severance Provisions

On May 29, 2020, the Province of Ontario enacted Ontario Regulation 228/20, Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (the “IDEL Regulation”), under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). The IDEL Regulation retroactively...more

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Bill 195 and the End of COVID-19 Declared Emergency Leave in Ontario, Canada: What it Means for Temporary Layoffs and Deemed Leave

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On July 24, 2020, Ontario’s new Bill 195, Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020, became law. In accordance with Bill 195, Ontario’s Emergency Declaration has ended (subject to the provincial...more

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The Netherlands: Rules Implementing NOW 2.0 Wage Subsidy Program Released

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In May, the Dutch government extended until October 1, 2020, the economic relief package related to the coronavirus crises, known as the NOW 2.0 scheme. Under this wage subsidy program, businesses that suffer at least a 20%...more

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The Netherlands: NOW 2.0—Emergency Scheme Extended by Three Months

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The Dutch Temporary Emergency Bridging Measure to Preserve Employment (Tijdelijke Noodmaatregel Overbrugging voor Werkbehoud, “NOW”) will be extended by three months. As previously discussed, the NOW program provides that...more

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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Duration Extended, New Groups Eligible, and Legislative Amendments Proposed

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On May 15, 2020, the Canadian federal government announced several actions relating to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program.  As previously discussed, CEWS is a 75% wage subsidy program to encourage employers to...more

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COVID-19: (Australia) Employer Guide to the JobKeeper Scheme (Third Edition)

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* This information set out in this Guide is accurate as at 9.00 am on Monday 27 April 2020 and is subject to change as the situation evolves. Welcome to our employer guide to the Australian Government's JobKeeper scheme....more

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COVID-19: (Australia) JobKeeper Legislation – How Does it Change Things? (Second Edition)

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*This information is accurate as of 6.00 pm Monday 27 April 2020 and is subject to change as this situation evolves. On 8 April, the Federal Parliament approved a suite of legislation to implement the Coronavirus financial...more

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Expanding Access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit

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On April 15, 2020, the Canadian government announced changes to the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) that will provide individuals with enhanced opportunities to access the program. The...more

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COVID-19: (Australia) Employer Guide to JobKeeper Payments (Second Edition)

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* This information set out in this Guide is accurate as at 9.00 am on Tuesday 14 April 2020 and is subject to change as the situation evolves. Welcome to our employer guide to the Australian Government's JobKeeper Payment...more

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COVID-19: (Australia) JobKeeper Legislation – How Does it Change Things?

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*This information is accurate as of 9.00 am Thursday 9 April 2020 and is subject to change as this situation evolves. The Federal Parliament yesterday approved a suite of legislation to implement the Coronavirus financial...more

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New Additions for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Assists Tech and Start-Up Companies

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Today, the Government of Canada proposed further expansions regarding the scope and criteria for employers seeking relief utilizing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS ). Dickinson Wright previously issued a Client Alert...more

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Canada: Federal Government to Provide 75% Wage Subsidy to Employers

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On March 30, 2020, the federal government revealed additional details about the 75% wage subsidy it will provide to employers, first announced on March 27, 2020. ...more

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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy for Employers Impacted by COVID-19

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Previously, the federal government announced a wage subsidy of up to 10 percent for small businesses, up to a maximum of $1,375 per worker and $25,000 per employer. On Friday, March 27, 2020, the federal government announced...more

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Canada Provides Expanded Relief To All Businesses Responding To COVID-19 Pandemic

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The Government of Canada has expanded the scope and criteria for companies seeking relief pursuant to the $82 billion federal COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. Additional details will be provided during a press briefing to be...more

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Seattle Delays I-124 Medical Requirements

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Pending the results of a lawsuit challenging the medical requirements under the Hotel Employees Health and Safety Initiative (“I-124”), the City of Seattle has agreed to delay enforcement of Part 3 of that law. Part 3...more

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WPI Insider Briefing: Will the New Composition of Federal Agencies Effect Change?

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Nine months into President Trump’s term, the pace of nominations and appointments to fill critical position within his administration is accelerating. Action on the nominations to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),...more

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Brazil: Amid Great Recession, Government Issues Executive Order to Stave Off Unemployment and Reduce Labor Costs

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On July 6, 2015, the Brazilian government issued an Executive Order (MP 680/15 and Decree 8.479/15) called Program to Protect the Employment (“PPE”) to slow down the rise of unemployment and the deepening of the recession. ...more

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Legislature Plans Long Day - Early this past Wednesday morning, the Maine House and Senate...more

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