The Canadian government managed to secure a 30 day reprieve from
the extreme tariffs threatened by the peacocking leader to the
south. But as of today, who can really say what is going to happen
when March rolls around? One thing is clear, if America tariffs are
imposed on Canada, there will be a swift economic impact in our
country. Some businesses will suffer and need to reduce workforce.
Others might find an opportunity for growth. In this week's
blog, we'll look at some issues and concepts that you hopefully
won't need to know in the next month, but are a good reminder
at any time.
1. Are lay-offs really a thing?
Collective agreements typically contain language establishing
what kind of a work reduction constitutes a layoff, the order in
which employees will be laid off, what notice or compensation will
be owed to a laid off worker, and recall rights. If your business
operates under a collective agreement, you should be familiar with
the layoff provisions
