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Join the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council on December 14 at 10 AM for this exclusive webinar - Navigating Your WCB "My Account" with Speaker: Jeannette Combes, Office of the Employer Advisor During this interactive hour-long webinar, participants will learn how to navigate their own online account through the Workers Compensation Board of NovaScotia. Topics covered will include Access to the Employer's MyAccount, Claim Information, Steps to Generate an Advice Notice Report, Online Secure Messaging, How to Complete an Online Injury Report, Notifications from the WCB, and your Business Experience Rating. Sign up today this is sure to be a helpful webinar for businesses across the province! https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_5asHq8y9RiyZc6cNtoaDlg

Thursday Webinar - Register Now! Legal Considerations for Employers during Covid-19 Speaker: Katie Roebothan (Lawyer), Office of the Employer Advisor Hear from employment lawyer, Katie Roebothan as she reviews the legal considerations employers need to consider in the context of labour and employment law as a result of Covid-19. Topics will include human rights considerations, occupational health and safety considerations, workers’ compensation considerations, employment agr...eements and policies and also considerations around managing, laying off and terminating employees during these uncertain times. Register Now to Hold Your Spot! https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_I1eynUW7Q5Sl0WdYPugcRw

Our colleagues at @AuthenticSeacoast have some exciting news about Fortress Rum!

Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Applications Now Being Accepted Canadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses, dating back to September 27 until June 2021.... This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners without requiring the participation of landlords. If you are eligible for the base subsidy, you may also be eligible for lockdown support if your business location is significantly affected by a public health order for a week or more. For details on eligibility and applications, please visit: https://www.canada.ca//services/subsidy/emergency-rent-sub

Our national partners at Tourism HR Canada are hosting a Workforce Power Session Webinar today at 3:00 PM. This webinar will help employers navigate challenging staffing issues, exploring ways to recalibrate the staffing structure, plans to help employees transition back to work or new roles, and best practices to support employees with managing difficult circumstances such as transitioning to different jobs or coping with mental health needs. Register here to join this session. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7F8T2iS_RoO_0hqEBfZOVw

LIVE | PM Justin Trudeau provides update on federal response to COVID-19 November 17, 2020

NEW RESTRICTIONS TO REDUCE SPREAD OF COVID-19 Today, Nov. 20, Premier Stephen MacNeil and Dr. Robert Strang announced new restrictions on gathering limits and social circles in urban and many suburban areas of HRM and Hants County. A list of communities affected by the new restrictions is available at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus These gathering limits take effect Nov. 23 to Dec. 21.... Gathering limits in identified areas of HRM and Hants County will be as follows: five people can gather in a close social group without physical distancing, down from 10 a household may have more than five members but they may only go outside the home in groups of five households can only have a maximum of five visitors at a time onsite gatherings at long-term care facilities can have a maximum of five people (including residents and staff), down from 10 adult day programs for seniors who live in the community will not be allowed 25 people, down from 50, can gather with physical distancing for informal indoor and outdoor social events like a neighbourhood street party indoor events run by a recognized business or organization can have 50 per cent of the venue’s capacity to a maximum of 100 people with physical distancing, down from 200 outdoor events run by a recognized business or organization can have 150 people with physical distancing, down from 250 In addition to the new restrictions, government is also announcing: Auburn Drive High School in Cole Harbour and Graham Creighton Junior High in Cherry Brook will remain closed for two weeks after cases of COVID-19 were identified there earlier this week new provincewide requirements that limit the movement of long-term care residents outside their facilities new provincewide requirements for full-service restaurants and licenced establishments to collect the contact information of all patrons additional information for people who must self-isolate when entering Nova Scotia from outside the Atlantic Canada. Bar staff in peninsular Halifax will be tested over seven days starting early next week. Staff will receive information from their employer soon on how to arrange testing. Starting immediately, full-service restaurants and licensed establishments across the province must collect accurate contact information on each patron, including date and time of visit, name and phone number. This data must be retained for four weeks from date of visit for contact-tracing purposes. There is no end date for this requirement. Visit https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus for full details on updates on Public Health directives.

Deadline Approaching! The deadline to apply for the Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program is December 11th at 5pm. This program offers a 25% rebate of 2020-2021 commercial property taxes paid for eligible Nova Scotian roofed accommodations. To receive the rebate, eligible operators must have paid their commercial property tax bill in full or have entered into a payment plan with their municipality.... Click to Complete the Online Application Form: https://tourismns.ca/application/tarptrp If you need assistance completing your application, TIANS has expertise available through Giselle Kakamousias, VP Property Tax with Turner Drake. Feel free to reach out to her at: 902-429-1811, ext. 333 or by email at [email protected].

Dear Industry Partner, Following today’s update by Premier McNeil and Dr. Strang regarding gathering limits and the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the Halifax region, TIANS has made the difficult decision to postpone the Tuesday, November 24th Leadership Day and Keynote address from General (Ret’d.) Rick Hillier. Being respectful of the Health and Safety of all Nova Scotians, it appears this is the best way forward. We are confident that we will be able to reschedule a...n Industry event in the future, once circumstances change. TIANS regrets having to make this decision and do look forward to hosting you soon. Please feel free to crosspost and share this update.

Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program Owner of a hotel, motel or inn w/ >5 rooms? You could be eligible to receive a 25% rebate on commercial property tax (http://ow.ly/zIq950CdUzm) TIANS can help prepare your rebate app via our #TRI program: [email protected]

Be prepared to diversify your market in the future. Sign up for the LGBT+Travel Market Ready Seminar taking place December 10. Presented in partnership through @TourismHRCanada and Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (@theCGLCC), this webinar will explore best practices to get you into the market. Register now: https://buff.ly/2V7nkPq

Katie Roebothan (@OEANS) discusses legal considerations that arise for employers in the context of labour & employment law as a result of #COVID-19 Session 1: Legal Consideration for Employers during COVID-19 November 26 | 10 - 11 AM... Register http://ow.ly/Brb850Cn7oJ

Our #TourismStrong Blog Spot covers the latest tips and perspectives from top experts within the tourism workforce. Are you a tourism operator with a story to share? Email [email protected] with your blog submission. ... https://nstourismstrong.ca/blog

NSTHRC launches a 3-month webinar series for Tourism Employers on workplace safety & inclusion. Experts from the OEA (Office of the Employer Advisor Nova Scotia), Tranquility Online, @NSLAE & more provide guidance for Industry. nstourismstrong.ca/rebuildi/managingyourteam-webinar-series

TIANS congratulates our many members receiving support under @TourismNS #RADIATE Tourism Program! Businesses receive market research insights, coaching & marketing assets to develop & promote travel packages to Maritime travellers. View all 51 partners:... https://tourismns.ca/radiate See more

Time for extraordinary thinking at our exclusive tourism event, Leadership in Turbulent Times. Meet our keynote speaker, General Rick Hillier, who will inspire attendees with his perspectives on adapting to change. Register today before tickets are gone! http://ow.ly/AtmS50CcDkj