Tag: Workers
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COVID-19 Tip #7: Ontario Emergency Order Extended to May
Ontario extended its Declaration of an Emergency until May 12, 2020.
The orders listed below have been extended until May 6, 2020:
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COVID-19 Tip #6: Infectious Disease Leave of Absence in Ontario
Note: This post provides information on the Ontario infectious disease leave of absence.
For information on the potential application of other leaves of absence, including: bereavement leave, compassionate care leave, critical illness leave, family responsibility leave, family caregiver leave and sick leave, you may wish to sign up for Optimize Compliance or, if you need legal advice, consult a lawyer.
In what circumstances does Ontario’s new infectious disease leave of absence apply?
Ontario employees who are are not performing their work duties because of COVID-19, may take an unpaid infectious disease leave of absence.
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COVID-19 Tip #5: Extended Tax Filing and Payment Dates
Note: The following information is based on the guidance provided by the federal government. For further details see the government’s Income Tax Filing and Payment Dates
When do I have to FILE my taxes?
Individuals – June 1, 2020
Self-Employed and Spouse – June 15, 2020 (no change)
Corporations – June 1, 2020
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COVID-19 Tip #1: Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Note: The following information is based on the guidance provided by the federal government. For further details see the government’s backgrounder and Qs & As.
How much is the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)?
$2,000 every four weeks. (Note: This is a taxable benefit. That means that you will have to report the CERB as income when you file your taxes for the 2020 tax year.)
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