Outraged protesters took to the streets across the US to demonstrate against the unnecessary loss of life and the complete lack of empathy shown by police officers for a Black man pleading to hold on to his life. George Floyd’s death could have been prevented if there were stricter policies limiting police use of force in Minneapolis. In Minneapolis police are allowed to use chokeholds and that’s how George Floyd was killed. A 30-year study examining police use of force shows that a ban on chokeholds and strangleholds results in 22% fewer police killings.
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Cast Your Vote! Lisa Stam Nominated for a Changemakers Award!
We are super excited to share that our founder Lisa Stam has been nominated for a Canadian Lawyer Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers “Changemakers Award”! Lisa has always made it a top priority to make legal services relevant, easy to access & more affordable through tech smarts!
We’d sure appreciate it if you could cast a vote for her – anyone can vote! Please click here. Voting ends this Friday, June 5. Thanks so much!
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A Guide for Employers During COVID-19 – May 8 update
A Guide for Employers during COVID-19
This Guide for Employers During COVID-19 sets out the key employment law issues to consider, as well as the government’s financial relief options to explore to get through this deep economic crisis. (Last Updated May 8, 2020).
Further free resources can be found here.
Should you need legal advice
Re-opening Your Business During COVID-19
Many provinces across Canada have started the process of re-opening businesses. In Ontario, a select few seasonal businesses have been allowed to open this week with restrictions. These include seasonal businesses and some essential construction. Check out the Provincial News Release for the details.
While the list is still very short, we can be sure
Welcome Jessyca Greenwood to the SpringLaw team
SpringLaw is super excited to share that Jessyca Greenwood has joined our team! Jessyca brings with her over a decade of experience as a trial lawyer with a focus on criminal law, professional misconduct, mental health advocacy, and the complex way these areas intersect with the workplace.
Jessyca’s skills as a fierce advocate will fuel
A Guide for Employers during COVID-19
A Guide for Employers during COVID-19
This Guide for Employers During COVID-19 sets out the key employment law issues to consider, as well as the government’s financial relief options to explore to get through this deep economic crisis. (Last Updated May 8, 2020).
Further free resources can be found here.
Should you need legal advice
Answers to COVID-19 FAQs from employers – April 1 update
Answers to frequently asked questions from employers regarding COVID-19 – the impact, rules and best practices for addressing the global coronavirus outbreak in the workplace. (Last Updated April 1, 2020).
Further free resources can be found here.
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Answers to COVID-19 FAQs from employers – March 30 update
Answers to frequently asked questions from employers regarding COVID-19 – the impact, rules and best practices for addressing the global coronavirus outbreak in the workplace. (Last Updated March 30, 2020).
Further free resources can be found here.
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New Programs for Employees and Employers During the COVID-19 Crisis: the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
The measures introduced to protect us all from COVID-19 have had a huge economic impact on individuals and businesses. The federal government has been rolling out – and changing – various relief measures over the past few weeks.
Today we will outline two new measures which will likely be helpful to many of the businesses
COVID-19 FAQs for Employers – March 26 update
FAQs for Employers – Frequently asked questions by employers needing more information on the impact, rules and best practices for addressing the global coronavirus outbreak. (Last Updated March 26, 2020).
Further free resources can be found here.
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