Every employee is a germaphobe | Wage subsidy applications soar | Concerns raised about addiction during quarantine

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News

10,000 employers applied for wage subsidy in first few hours: Trudeau

Prime minister also clarifies that, because CEWS is retroactive, workers can’t receive wage subsidy and CERB for same period » Read More

Quebecers answer call to work on farms, but are they up to the task?

One farmer estimates the productivity of one foreign worker is equivalent to 2.5 local ones » Read More

Ottawa unveils rent relief for small businesses hurt by COVID-19

Subsidy would cover 75 per cent of rent, business would cover the balance » Read More

Foodora to shut down in Canada on May 11, citing profitability

Decision to withdraw comes shortly after a key labour board decision that paved the way to unionization of employees » Read More

Ontario employers institute hiring freezes, provide mental health support to workers: HRPA survey

As focus shifts to return to work, the spotlight is shifting to best HR practices » Read More

$1,000 COVID-19 worker cheque to be issued by May: B.C. government

One-time, tax-free benefit offered to province’s residents who are eligible for CERB » Read More

Feature

Offices aren’t ready for this reality: Every employee is now a germophobe

As the attention shifts to reopening the economy, there are some things about your office that may need to change to meet the expectations – and demands – of employees » Read More

GOOD NEWS

Maple Leaf Foods, TD Bank donate millions to support front-line health care

More than $8.5 million has been committed to the Frontline Fund, which represents more than 100 hospital foundations across Canada » Read More

With masks and distancing, Volkswagen restarts production

Factory in Germany reopens with the mantra “health before production numbers” » Read More

Bonus Articles

Don’t let unhealthy coping lead to a substance use disorder

In isolation, what used to be one beer at the end of the day could morph into a mid-afternoon coping activity » Read More

Restaurants pivot to groceries, cater to community amid COVID-19 woes

How three eateries across Canada – and their staff – are responding to the pandemic » Read More