ADVISORY & UPDATES- COVID-19

Special Leave Fund: This program will reimburse employers and/or a self-employed person without a paid sick leave program for sick time of an employee/person who missed less than 50% of scheduled time in a one-week period. https://bit.ly/3eF2Qr8

Emergency Income Relief for Self-Employed: This program will reimburse self-employed individuals who have lost at least 50% of their self-employment income. A maximum reimbursement of $300 per week. https://bit.ly/3pI7wCW

Emergency Payment for Workers: To be eligible, you must be a resident working in PEI who had employment impacts as a result of the public health measures during the period of December 17, 2021 – January 8, 2022 and meet certain requirements. A maximum one time payment of $500 https://bit.ly/3pF72NC

The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are unable to work because they must care for their child under 12 years old or a family member who needs supervised care. https://bit.ly/3EGRj57

The Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB) gives temporary income support to employed and self-employed people who cannot work due to a COVID-19 lockdown. https://bit.ly/3eJe6m1

The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) gives income support to employed & self-employed individuals who are unable to work because they are sick or need to self-isolate due to COVID-19 https://bit.ly/3eElcbG

Also, if you are struggling it’s important to know that you are not alone. We have all been living in a state of chaos and uncertainty for 20+ months. There is no shame in asking for help if something doesn’t feel quite right and there are supports available for that too: https://lnkd.in/dUfz_szw

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