Government Announces Wage Top Ups for Some Essential Workers
Note: The BC government’s Temporary Pandemic Pay was available as a lump-sum payment to essential workers who worked during the 16-week period beginning on March ... Continued
The Great Return to the Office – Are You Prepared?
On May 6, 2020, our B.C. leaders – Dr. Henry, Adrian Dix, and Premier Horgan – provided additional guidelines on how we will enter the ... Continued
BC Government to Guide Employers on Returning Workers
Note: BC has now entered phase 3 of its restart plan, and the BC government has released guidelines for reopening additional sectors of the economy. ... Continued
Reopening Businesses in BC: Key Points to Consider as Commercial Space Reopens
On May 6, 2020, Premier John Horgan announced B.C.’s plans for lifting restrictions on social distancing, with a goal of reopening certain economic sectors, while ... Continued
A Silver Lining? Estate and Tax Planning Opportunities
By Zachary Murphy-Rogers We have previously written about how the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global trade and the world’s economies, and ... Continued
Good News for Charities: Gifts of Life Insurance
Author: Zachary Murphy-Rogers On May 1, 2020, the BC Financial Services Authority (the “BCFSA”) issued Information Bulletin Number INS-20-003, which clarifies its interpretation regarding section ... Continued
WEBCAST | Complex Employment Issues as Businesses Re-Open After COVID-19 Isolation
As businesses begin to re-open, Andrea Raso, Chair of our Employment & Labour Group, answers pressing questions about the confines of personal boundaries vs. the ... Continued
BC Government Extends Temporary Layoff Period from 13 to 16 Weeks during COVID-19
Note: On June 25, 2020, the BC Government extended the temporary layoff period to a maximum of 24 weeks. You can find our latest coverage ... Continued
Provincial Health Order Provides Guidance for Employers of Industrial Camps and Hotels
Note: BC has now entered phase 3 of its restart plan, and the provincial government has released new guidelines for employers running industrial camps and ... Continued
Ministerial Guidance on Virtual Corporate Meetings in COVID-19 Times
The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General issued an order on April 21, 2020 (the “Order”) which provides further guidance on electronic attendance at ... Continued
Remote Working Tools – Where to From Here?
Zoom. Slack. Hangouts. If you hadn’t heard about these remote productivity tools and others on the market before, you most certainly have by now. Organizations ... Continued
Details of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program Released
This article provides an update to our previous publications regarding the CECRA Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program (CECRA) for small businesses. Our previous articles ... Continued