OBA Sole, Small Firm and General Practice PROGRAM
Original Program Date: April 15, 2020

New practice management issues are arising and evolving at an unprecedented pace for sole and small firm practitioners.  Explore government initiatives that are relevant to help you best respond to these changes.  Gain an overview of key considerations with respect to laying off staff members.  The panelists will discuss:

Government Initiatives and Planning Considerations For Solo and Small Firms

• Tax deadlines
• Canada Emergency Response Benefit - $2,000 per month
• Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy – 75% subsidy
• 10% Wage Subsidy
• Work share program
• Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Plan (SUB plans)
• Employer Health Tax
• Working Capital and Emergency Business Account Loans
• Cybersecurity and fraud/Other business issues
• Tax Planning in a economic downturn

Managing Staff Reductions and Layoffs

• What is a layoff?
• Key factors to consider if reducing or laying off staff
• How to protect yourself against a future claim  
• Important employment contract provisions, or lack thereof, related to layoffs and terminations
• Timelines around layoffs and terminations

PROGRAM CHAIR

Deepa Tailor, Managing Director and Founder, Tailor Law

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Jeanne Cheng, CPA, CA, Regional Tax Leader, MNP
Stuart Rudner, Employment Lawyer & Mediator
Phillip Spring, CPA, CA, Partner, MNP