Employers looking to extend their temporary layoffs must apply by Aug.25

Aug 13, 2020 | 12:59 PM

VICTORIA–The deadline to have employers extend their temporary layoffs beyond Aug.30 is creeping up.

Businesses requiring the extension should apply for a variance using the Employment Standards Branch’s new online application by Aug.25.

“While more and more businesses are reopening, we know there are still some businesses that won’t be able to recall staff back to work by the end of August.”–Harry Bains, Minister of Labour

“This new variance process will help maintain the link between employers and workers so that when businesses are able to scale up their reopening, they have the skilled and experienced workers ready to resume their jobs – but only if the deadline is not missed,” added Bains.

Last month, the Ministry of Labour launched a simplified variance application process to help businesses navigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic more easily. In order to receive the variance, employers must survey their employees for an eligible extension to their temporary layoff and the business must ensure it has more than 50% support before applying.

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Employers looking to extend their temporary layoffs must apply by Aug.25

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