There are 2 payments available to support employers affected by COVID-19; a Wage Subsidy and the Essential Workers Leave Support.

• The COVID-19 Wage Subsidy is to support your business if you’re impacted by COVID-19, and face laying off staff or reducing hours.
• The COVID-19 Essential Workers Leave Support is available for essential businesses to pay their employees who:
• can’t come into work because Ministry of Health guidelines recommend they stay at home, and
• can’t work from home.