COVID-19 has prompted several provinces to amend/create Acts to better support workers during a public health emergency and any other future emergencies. Alberta ESA Temporary Workplace Rules The province of Alberta has implemented temporary measures to help employees and employers manage during these critical times. The following amendments/additions are in effect for the duration of public health emergency and until the government deems it is no longer needed: Created an un

British Columbia (B.C.) Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums have been eliminated as of January 1, 2020, and replaced it with B.C. Employer Health Tax (EHT). See the changes and the possible implications. B.C. MSP is a health insurance plan that pays for medically required services. All residents of B.C. must enroll themselves and their dependents into the MSP program. There are premiums for the MSP coverage, and it is based on family size and income. To see if you are eligibl