Daily COVID-19 Update – March 30, 2020
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Please find below the essential updates regarding COVID-19 for Monday, March 30, 2020
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
If you have employees and your businesses’ revenue has decreased by at least 30% because of COVID-19 you are eligible for this subsidy. The amount of employees you have will not determine your eligibility.
If you are an employee for a company impacted by COVID-19, the government will cover up to 75% of your salary on the first $58,700 you make. This subsidy is retroactive to March 15, 2020, and will cover up to $847 per week.
Coalition of Health Profession Associations in Ontario Automobile Insurance Services- Advocacy
The RMTAO, as part of the Coalition of Health Profession Associations in Ontario Automobile Insurance Services (The Coalition) has been advocating for the insurance industry to adapt their policies surrounding Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs) in light of the changing situation with COVID-19.
This includes considering an extension to the length of the Minor Injury treatment and payment timelines if requested, accepting the Health professional’s documentation of the client’s verbal consent in lieu of the client’s signature on the OCF 18 when it is not feasible to obtain the signature, as well as facilitating the purchase of supplementary goods and benefits in order to provide goods to assist with home-based care.
You can read the Coalition’s full letter to the Insurance Bureau of Canada here.
Ontario Prohibits Gatherings
The Ontario government issued a new emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to prohibit organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people.
This would not apply to private households with more than five people, daycare for essential workers, or any essential businesses. Funerals will be allowed to proceed with up to ten people.
Read the full government of Ontario announcement
Ontario limits Price Gouging
Ontario has introduced a website where you can report anyone charging inflated prices after March 17, 2020. This was designed to protect Ontarians from being exploited when they purchase the products they need in response to COVID-19.
The information submitted will be considered in potential compliance and enforcement actions, and may be shared with an applicable law-enforcement or other regulatory entity. Your feedback can help identify necessary goods being sold at inflated prices.