AMERICAS

[Canada] Leak reveals 20,000 impending layoffs at Air Canada [Canada] Leak reveals 20,000 impending layoffs at Air Canada

The leak of a recent company memo has revealed that Air Canada intends to cut approximately 20,000 jobs from its...
21 May 2020

[US] The outlook for airlines is getting worse [US] The outlook for airlines is getting worse

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, air travel has come close to a complete standstill and industry executives believe...
13 May 2020

[Caymen Islands] Exploring new amendments to Labour Law [Caymen Islands] Exploring new amendments to Labour Law

In light of the global spread of COVID-19 and the impact the pandemic has had on its economy, the Cayman...
06 May 2020

[US] Experts say Trump’s payroll tax cut for workers is a ‘terrible’ idea [US] Experts say Trump’s payroll tax cut for workers is a ‘terrible’ idea

The president has raised the idea of a cut to payroll taxes before, to allow American workers higher take-home pay...
05 May 2020

[US] CARES Act will bring financial relief [US] CARES Act will bring financial relief

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) became law. Among the essential support...
24 Apr 2020

[US] IRS delays tax deadlines for expats, trusts, estates and corporations to July 15 [US] IRS delays tax deadlines for expats, trusts, estates and corporations to July 15

The Internal Revenue Service has been working on ways to ease the burden for taxpayers in the wake of the...
23 Apr 2020

[US] CARES Act may cause a shift in gig economy employment law [US] CARES Act may cause a shift in gig economy employment law

Worker classification has long been a polarizing issue and A.B. 5, along with the continuing growth of the gig economy,...
22 Apr 2020