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Laura replied to the discussion Work-Sharing Program extension (WS) in the forum Covid-19: Business Resources

Thu, 21 May 2020 02:17:41 -0400

Hello Jonathon, thank you for your question! It’s great news the fact that you are seeing an increase in work!

It sounds like you have not yet implemented the work share program. If so, you should contact Service Canada to indicate the change in business and request a “delayed start” to the program. If you are already on work share, there is a…

Laura replied to the discussion Work-Sharing Program extension (WS) in the forum Covid-19: Business Resources

Wed, 20 May 2020 02:37:12 -0400

Hi Jerry,

Thanks for reaching out. As per the government website, work-sharing agreements don’t affect eligibility to regular EI benefits if the employee gets laid off after the agreement ends.

If the business does not recover as expected and an employee is laid off during or at the end of a Work-Sharing Agreement, the employee can apply to…

Laura replied to the discussion Work-Sharing Program extension (WS) in the forum Covid-19: Business Resources

Wed, 20 May 2020 02:23:21 -0400

The employer continues to pay, from their payroll, the wages to employees for the hours they worked, as per normal. The employer also completes the Utilization Report, so that Employment Insurance (EI) is aware of the work hours that employees missed. The employees are paid directly from EI for the percentage of their benefit rate that corresponds…

Laura replied to the discussion Work-Sharing Program extension (WS) in the forum Covid-19: Business Resources

Wed, 20 May 2020 02:12:26 -0400

Hello again,

As mentioned above, Work-Sharing is an agreement between employers, employees and the Service Canada

The Work-Sharing program is offered to workers who agree to reduce their normal working hours because of developments beyond the control of their employers.

Eligible Employers:

• a year-round business in Canada for at least 1 year (speci…

Laura replied to the discussion Work-Sharing Program extension (WS) in the forum Covid-19: Business Resources

Wed, 20 May 2020 01:57:26 -0400

Hello Rodney, thank you for your questions.

Work-sharing is a federal program designed to help eligible employers avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in the normal level of business activity (that is beyond the control of the employer)

The program provides Employment Insurance (EI) benefits to eligible employees who agree to reduce…

Laura replied to the discussion Rent during Covid-19 in the forum Covid-19: Business Resources

Tue, 19 May 2020 12:21:46 -0400

Under regular circumstances, not paying your mortgage or rent, or paying it late, would lower your credit rating.

In Ontario, the main credit reporting agencies are TransUnion and Equifax. These agencies collect information about your debts and bill-paying history. Your landlord, financial institution or mortgage broker can report to TransUnion…

Laura replied to the discussion Canada Summer Jobs Program Enhancement in the forum Covid-19: Business Resources

Tue, 19 May 2020 11:27:31 -0400

Hi Jerry,

Great to hear you have already applied to such a great funding program. I hope you will find out soon if your application has been approved. In the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic not all funding decisions have been finalized.

Although they will contact you via email (the one you provided in your application), you can also…

Laura replied to the discussion Canada Summer Jobs Program Enhancement in the forum Covid-19: Business Resources

Tue, 19 May 2020 11:09:26 -0400

Hi Veronica, thank you for your inquiry.

Here is some important information about Canada Summer Job Program:

· CSJ is a government program that gives funding to eligible employers in order to encourage them to hire youth (15-30 years of age) for summer jobs, by subsidizing their wage. The youth does not necessarily have to be a student to…

Laura replied to the discussion Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the forum Covid-19: Business Resources

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:54:42 -0400

Hi Jonathon,

To apply to be added to the Ontario Workplace PPE Supplier Directory, submit your organization’s details at the following link: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/apply-be-added-workplace-ppe-supplier-directory

To apply to be added to the COVID PPE HELP network, fill out the supplier registration form here: https://covidppehelp.ca/Account/R…

Laura replied to the discussion Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the forum Covid-19: Business Resources

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:38:55 -0400

Hi Christian, Thank you for your inquiry. Here are two PPEs supplier directories:

The Province of Ontario has added a Workplace PPE Supplier Directory to its Ontario Together website. The directory will assist workplaces to find personal protective equipment (PPE) to help protect against COVID-19. Please see link for more…

Laura replied to the discussion Access to credit during Covid-19 in the forum Covid-19: Business Resources

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:22:40 -0400

Hi Paula, please see the resources available as of May 15, 2020.

The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA), the federal Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP), and the Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) provide eligible retailers with government-backed credit solutions.

Interested retailers should Contact your primary…

Laura became a registered member

Mon, 11 May 2020 17:12:59 -0400