Q&A Document of ROEs and Payroll
The Canadian Payroll Association has made this resource available through ESDC. It is a great resource to ensure through this crisis you as the employer are ensuring prompt access to EI for your employees as well as providing several options for alternative pay structures supplemented by EI. Check it out HERE to ensure you are up to speed on the technical details around payroll and COVID-19.
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Work Sharing
This Federal program allows for employees to remain working during times where there is a reduction in normal levels of business activity. Employees wages are supplemented by EI payments. This has been expanded to 76 weeks due to COVID-19 related issues. Please note this does not apply to seasonal staff and must be by mutual agreement between employer and employees.
Full details here – https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/work-sharing.html