by KSW | Mar 14, 2021 | Employment and Labour Blog, General Practice Blog
The Inadvertent Employer: Homeowner Liability as an Employer Under the Workers Compensation Act Author: Jesse Dunning, KSW Lawyers (jtd@old.kswlawyers.ca) Share This Article: Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Email Share on Twitter During the Covid-2019...
by KSW | Dec 20, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
Legislative Initiatives Employers Should Watch Out For In 2021 BY: Mike Weiler The 2020 NDP victory in the provincial election meant that the shackles of the deal with the Green Party that allowed them to govern in a minority situation were removed and the government...
by KSW | Jul 21, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
Proposed Changes To Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program BY: CHRIS DRINOVZ On July 17, 2020, the federal tabled Draft legislation for more changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program. In essence, the changes would make the program more accessible...
by KSW | Jul 21, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
BC Introduces Streamlined COVID-19 Temporary Layoff Variance Application Under the BC Employment Standards Act, the time period for a temporary layoff related to COVID-19 may be extended to a maximum of 24 weeks, ending on or before August 30, 2020. Employers who plan...
by KSW | Jul 21, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
BC Government Proposes Costly Amendments to Workers Compensation System BY: CHRIS DRINOVZ On July 14, 2020, the BC government tabled Bill 23, Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2020. The proposed amendments are informed by Jeff Parr’s Consultation Report, which...
