Concerning today’s announcement from the province, the Department of Labour and Advanced Education (DLAE) have reiterated that the new restrictions do not change how construction is viewed in terms of being seen as essential. The following guidance was provided for the construction industry.
This temporary change means that covered employers will have one less bill to worry about for at least a few months, as together our province continues to experience the extended impact of this global pandemic.
OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE: In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, CANS is taking proactive measures to reduce the spread of the virus. Out of an abundance of caution, CANS office will close TODAY, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 4:00 pm and remain closed until May 17, at which point we will re-evaluate.
Find highlights from CCA’s May Newsletter including a review of the federal budget and links to updated COVID-19 protocols on worksites.
HRM is moving to a new online permitting, planning, licensing and compliance solution (PPL&C solution). Read more about recent updates and a timeline for implementation.
Today, May 4, the Rankin government announced more than $12 million in additional support for Nova Scotia businesses hit hard by the pandemic and facing province-wide restrictions. These announcements made today are for businesses that were required to close due to this third wave.
Did you know? Britney participated in Mud Hero (Martock, 2015)!
In an effort to support and improve mental health in the workplace, the Conference Board of Canada has created a set of FREE resources for employers, including videos, articles and more!
Although great progress had been made in Phases I – III, some work scheduled for 2020 has been delayed due to COVID-19. Site visits are available on request. They are working to start major parts of the work in July and August 2021, providing the government moves forward with its plans to alleviate restrictions.
Below are the revised FAQ documents the provincial government issued on April 28. These are very detailed and comprehensive documents that may help you and your employees, so please take a close look at them.