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Health and safety tips for Ontario’s construction job sites: masks, social distancing, and more

June 8, 2020

Ontario’s Premier announced on May 14, 2020 that select workplaces could start reopening as stage 1 of the Framework for Reopening the Province was given the green light. As part of the first stage, the previous restrictions on certain construction projects and activities were lifted. On Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 12:01 am, the list of essential workplaces was amended to permit all construction activities, projects and related services that support construction projects to reopen…

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Furloughing new employees – deadline 10 June 2020

By Amanda Sanders (UK)

June 8, 2020

As set out in our previous blog post here the UK: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is changing. This means that the CJRS is closing to new entrants form 30 June. Any new employees who an employer may wish to furlough and who have not already been furloughed, must be placed on furlough on or before 10 June. The new flexible furlough scheme means that employees will be able to return to work on a…

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Preparing to return to the workplace: What should German employers be doing?

By Stefanie Radina

June 2, 2020

Public life is slowly returning to normality in Germany as stores, restaurants and cafes begin to reopen. However, a return to ”business as usual“ seems a long way off. Companies and employers need to consider different priorities and complex provisions when preparing the return to the workplace. In general, employers have a duty to take reasonable care of the health and safety of their employees. They have to assess possible risks to employees’ safety and…

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Flexible Furlough –Changes to the UK Job Retention Scheme

By Amanda Sanders (UK)

June 1, 2020

On 29 May, the UK Chancellor provided details of the proposed changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). The changes require employers to start sharing the cost of the furlough arrangement and allow a more flexible approach to working while on furlough. New Flexibility The Government is introducing a more flexible furlough arrangement. Employers will be able to bring previously furloughed employees back to work part time from 1 July, a month earlier than…

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UK Pensions: DB Funding Statement 2020: NRF survey gives the Pensions Regulator a thumbs-up

By Lesley Harrold

May 29, 2020

DB Funding Statement 2020: NRF survey gives the Pensions Regulator a thumbs-up Sophy Lelliott, a trainee in our pensions team writes: the UK Pensions Regulator published its annual funding statement later than usual on 30 April 2020. The Statement is aimed at trustees and sponsoring employers of defined benefit (DB) schemes with valuation dates between September 22, 2019, and September 21, 2020. Our previous blog examining its key elements can be viewed here. On…

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Industrial manslaughter offence introduced for resources sector

By Martin Osborne & Amy Parry

May 21, 2020

Laws introducing the offence of industrial manslaughter in the resources sector were passed by Queensland Parliament on 20 May 2020.…

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Fin des classes : Aide relative à la pandémie pour les étudiants, les jeunes et les employeurs

By Stéphane Erickson

May 20, 2020

Plusieurs étudiants au Canada comptent sur les emplois d’été pour gagner un revenu entre les sessions d’études secondaires ou postsecondaires. Toutefois, il pourrait s’avérer difficile pour les étudiants qui terminent leurs cours en cette année scolaire de décrocher un emploi stable pendant la saison estivale. Programme Emplois d’été Canada Le programme Emplois d’été Canada (EEC) offre des contributions aux employeurs comptant moins de 50 employés afin qu’ils créent des emplois d’été de qualité pour les jeunes…

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School’s out for summer: Pandemic assistance for students, youth and employers

By Stéphane Erickson

May 20, 2020

Many students in Canada rely on summer jobs to generate income between semesters of high school or post-secondary education. However, students completing their studies this academic year may find it challenging to secure steady employment during the summer months. Canada Summer Jobs Program The Canada Summer Jobs Program (CSJ) program provides subsidies to employers with less than 50 employees in order to create quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30 years, and…

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US: Return to work in an office environment: Employer considerations and best practices

By Barbara D'Aquila

May 19, 2020

Many businesses quickly shifted to remote work, where possible, and abandoned operations in an office setting when COVID-19 became a pandemic or when jurisdictions required or encouraged people to stay at home. Now, as these businesses contemplate resuming operations in the general office setting, they are grappling with a myriad of issues and concerns. See our article COVID-19: Best practice considerations for resuming work in an office setting for employer considerations for resuming work in…

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Licenciements collectifs : considérations pratiques pour les employeurs québécois

By Andréanne Brosseau

May 19, 2020

Dernièrement, dans le contexte de la COVID-19, certaines entreprises se sont vues contraintes de cesser temporairement ou de réduire substantiellement leurs activités, entraînant ainsi nombre de mises à pied. Alors que des économistes prévoient un ralentissement économique important en raison de la pandémie, les employeurs québécois peuvent légitimement se demander s’ils seront en mesure de rappeler leurs salariés au travail une fois les mesures de confinement levées, voire même être confrontés à la difficile décision…

Global Workplace Insider

Leading commentary and perspectives on employment and labour law

Health and safety tips for Ontario’s construction job sites: masks, social distancing, and more

Furloughing new employees – deadline 10 June 2020

Preparing to return to the workplace: What should German employers be doing?

Flexible Furlough –Changes to the UK Job Retention Scheme

UK Pensions: DB Funding Statement 2020: NRF survey gives the Pensions Regulator a thumbs-up

Industrial manslaughter offence introduced for resources sector

Fin des classes : Aide relative à la pandémie pour les étudiants, les jeunes et les employeurs

School’s out for summer: Pandemic assistance for students, youth and employers

US: Return to work in an office environment: Employer considerations and best practices

Licenciements collectifs : considérations pratiques pour les employeurs québécois

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