I laid off everyone from my work including myself because it made more sense to shut down, send them on CERB, and then bring them back in three weeks versus keeping them on payroll with nothing to do.
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CanadaERA COVID-19 Thread | Canadian Border Is Currently Out of Office, Returning 2049 - Jamais 2 sans 3 (vagues)
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The NDP has been pushing for a 75% wage subsidy.
The original 10% was absolutely pitiful. It is really good to see the government's collaborative approach to this situation and the constructive criticism from the opposition. If only parliament always worked this way instead of only in wartime situations.
The original 10% was absolutely pitiful. It is really good to see the government's collaborative approach to this situation and the constructive criticism from the opposition. If only parliament always worked this way instead of only in wartime situations.
Proportional representation would mean that the non-Con parties have to work together.
Hey, quick question. I posted earlier about an Amazon worker in my building coughing everywhere. Today, I have a slight sore throat and a infrequent dry cough. My lungs/back is also burning whenever I cough. No trouble breathing, no fever, don't feel sick. Is it time to self-isolate/stay home from work?
I also inhaled a lot of Lysol disinfect spray yesterday, cause I'm dumb and didn't use a mask when spraying. Hopefully it's just due to all the Lysol.
I also inhaled a lot of Lysol disinfect spray yesterday, cause I'm dumb and didn't use a mask when spraying. Hopefully it's just due to all the Lysol.
Could be the lysol, I felt like ass after spraying a lot of it work for a couple days
I was working till October, and then my employer told me that I had to work 5 nights a week, which, as a student, would have been impossible...
Tried to land something else since, but no luck.
Now I probably won't be able to land any work at all till next year.
Premier Legault wants to put something in place to compensate people who still have to work and make less than the 2000$ a month announced by the Federal Government.
It's pretty stressful not knowing what's next for us while having to finish projects/papers for school.
Up to 102 in NL. most are on the East side, which is unsurprising. I expect 200 by Wednesday, most of the snowbirds are back by now.
I'm hoping it is. Work's sending me home early anyways since it's Friday and dead here. I'll self-monitor on the weekend and see I guess.
Keep in mind that the new measure (75%) just was announced today. Employers still don't know what the details are. It's is possible your employer will retract if they qualify.
I am an employer (I have 7 employee right now), we still have no details of what it means (caps, what business qualifies for it, etc). If they qualify, most likely you all won't have salary cut.
Just got an amber/emergency alert in Ontario about COVID-19. "All travellers are high risk and are required by law to stay home for 14 days, do not visit stores, friends or family" to paraphrase.
Good to see they're using the system for COVID.
Good to see they're using the system for COVID.
I know of an easy way...increase minimum wage.
Obviously that won't help people who are part-time, I know. In the meantime provincial measures are good to help everyone.
It seems like just Ontario. Or did BC announce anything about it?
Ohhh okay. I thought it was Canada-wide.
Never mind. Ignore me!
I work in the Health sector. Why do I get nothing + become potentially exposed to the virus? I get it, we chose. Still, floating a $2-3 hourly raise and seeing overtime go from 1.5x to 2x your wage does not seem worth it (these measures have yet to be added btw). I already consider myself underpaid at around $20/hour. And others have it even worse. Give us the recognition we need, not just nurses/doctors/etc.
Edit: I wanted to add the $2K/month is almost what I make after taxes. So people will be better off not working than me. My problem isn't with the emergency fund. They should make it universal so essential employees aren't forgotten.
Edit: I wanted to add the $2K/month is almost what I make after taxes. So people will be better off not working than me. My problem isn't with the emergency fund. They should make it universal so essential employees aren't forgotten.
Is she on LTE and you on 3G? A lot of the emergency alerts are sent through the LTE system, and not the older 3G.
I've been thinking this too, my wife gets payed 1,800 or so a month for working and I'm getting 2,000 for not working? Their should be an "Essential Workers Benefit" that gives them an extra 500 or so, or money to the business to give to them.
I saw Hamilton and tossed up a prayer that it wasn't the McDonalds I was thinking of. . . Yeah of course it was. Smh.
I'm getting spammed with messages about this too. Four or so in the past hour.
This is an awful use for the system. It's important information for sure, but having this emergency alarm going off over and over for a PSA doesn't seem right. Though I suppose it would be a way to get it through some people's heads if they've somehow not noticed that they're supposed to self quarantine after traveling.
This is an awful use for the system. It's important information for sure, but having this emergency alarm going off over and over for a PSA doesn't seem right. Though I suppose it would be a way to get it through some people's heads if they've somehow not noticed that they're supposed to self quarantine after traveling.
only got one in en and one in fr, whats your reception like where you are, perhaps it's pinging multiple times as a result?
And uh, on the contrary, this is the best use of the system to date.
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Or likely that they did not acknowledge/clear the alert from the lock screen or messenger app properly, hence it still displays.
Also agreed, the usage was brilliant.
Yeah, you're right. I take that back. It's important, and at least it's going off during the day.
I think I'm just on edge and hearing four of these going off in succession is making me feel worse.
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I thought it was at 3pm, but maybe not? It's usually 3pm during the week.
Hoping BC and Quebec shows a levelling off.
edit: maybe it will, this looks promising.
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Yeah. I saw that when I was searching for the update. I agree, really hoping 🤞
By the way .Detective. , I feel like this should be in OP as well:
Who to contact if one believes they or someone they know/reside with is showing signs consistent to COVID19 subsequent to completing the Self Assessment:
Provincial and territorial resources for COVID-19
Link to the Self Assessment Tool.
Who to contact if one believes they or someone they know/reside with is showing signs consistent to COVID19 subsequent to completing the Self Assessment:
Provincial and territorial resources for COVID-19
Link to the Self Assessment Tool.
Are people still ordering take out? Feels like nothing is safe, especially the grocery store. My trip to the grocery store earlier this week was a nightmare because literally no one gave a crap about keeping distance at all. Also runners are the fucking worst, will brush right by you.
I am. Feels more safe than going to grocery right now, especially with the no-contact deliveries.
I know what you mean. Costco was the worse offender despite their measures.
I've order pizza for dinner. Someone mentioned to blast the pizza box in a hot oven just to scorch the outside.
Dunno how effective it is.
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The $2000 is taxable. $500/week gross is less than minimum wage. They are not better off than you financially.
London Ontario just implemented a call line to report people gathering in groups.
Any other time, I'd be like "Wow fuck that, acab" but... It's needed right now.
Any other time, I'd be like "Wow fuck that, acab" but... It's needed right now.