Labor & Employment

If your revenues have decreased by 30% you will be eligible for this subsidy The number of employees will not determine your eligibility This subsidy applies to not-for-profit organizations and charities, as well as companies big and small The government will subsidize 75% an individual's salary on the first $58,700 earned, which will mean up to $847/week.

The Retail Council of Canada has published a standard operating procedure checklist to help retailers take action should there be an identified COVID-19 case at your location.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate, Alimentation Couche-Tard and its wholly owned subsidiary Circle K, are implementing critical emergency measures for the protection and support of the health and safety of its customers and employees around the globe.In provinces and territories across Canada, c-stores remain open, serving communities.[caption id="attachment_23686" align="alignright" width="300"] New screens at cash.[/caption]Brian Hannasch, Couche-Tard president and CEO, said in a release: "I know these are stressful, difficult days as we see the effects of this global pandemic on our lives, workplaces, and neighbourhoods.

Canada’s truckers already have a challenging job and are an important front line in the current public health battle.

Julie Sirois is moving to Mondelēz Canada.

Nestlé Canada is giving a temporary raise to its employees in its factories and distribution centres across the country as deals with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parkland Fuel Corp.

C-stores and gas stations are exemptIn an attempt to give frontline retail workers a break during the COVID-19 pandemic, Quebec Premier Francois Legault on Monday ordered most of the stores still allowed to operate to close on Sundays during the month of April.The premier gave his newest directive as the province reported its biggest one-day spike in confirmed COVID cases - 590 positive tests - bringing the provincial total to 3,430.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this morning announced a significant increase to the wage subsidy for small- and medium-sized businesses — 75%, compared to the 10% previously promotions.

British Columbia invoked extraordinary emergency powers Thursday to protect consumers from profiteers and to maintain the steady supply of goods and services for those who need them during the COVID-19 pandemic.The powers will also unify provincial response efforts while taking an inventory of public spaces that could serve as possible COVID-19 pandemic treatment facilities.Premier John Horgan said the measures are required to ensure the flow of essential goods and services and support B.C.'s fight against the novel coronavirus, which has resulted in 14 deaths and infected more than 650 people."The steps we've taken today are unprecedented,'' he said at a news conference.