With the vast amount of news regarding COVID-19 being delivered daily, Field Law is consolidating the most up-to-date and important information and providing resources relating to the implications for businesses and other organizations via this COVID-19 Portal.
Business
COVID-19: Force Majeure Clauses in Business Agreements - Webinar (March 31)
Patent Issues under Canada’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Act (March 26)
Your Guide to the Federal COVID-19 Aid Legislation (March 25)
Additional Financial Support for Alberta Employers (March 25)
The Force Majeure Hit List – 7 Things You Need to Know (March 24)
Post-Crisis Planning – What Will You Do When the Crisis Ends? (March 23)
Will the Pandemic Impact Trademarks in Canada? (March 19)
Cannabis
COVID-19 and the Impact on the Cannabis Industry (July 29)
Construction
Contractors and COVID-19: How Far Must We (and Can We) Go to Meet OHS Obligations? (March 30)
Construction Claims and COVID-19: What is Still Available? (March 24)
COVID-19 and Construction Contract Performance: Frustration When you Don’t Have a Force Majeure Clause (March 23)
Cross-Border Clients
Key Cross-Border Points for Canadians to Consider at this Time (March 20)
Immigration
Exceptions, Resumptions and Some Restrictions: Canada-US Border Update (June 5)
COVID-19 Immigration Update (May 13)
Top 10 Immigration Questions Answered (April 6)
This Just Tweeted… US Immigration Updates based on COVID-19 (March 31)
COVID-19 Impact on Immigration and Travel Ban (March 24)
Canadian Border Officials Halt most Deportations in face of COVID-19 (March 18)
Insurance
Navigating Business Interruption Claims Due to COVID-19 - Webinar (April 15)
Business Interruption Claims Due to COVID-19 (April 2)
Intellectual Property + Technology
Will the Pandemic Impact Trademarks in Canada? - An Update (April 27)
Signing Contracts in a Distanced World (April 22)
Labour + Employment
UPDATE: CERB Extension and Changes to Employment Insurance (Aug 24)
Working from Home: Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic (Aug 6)
Update: Proposed Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) (July 21)
Highlights of Bill 32: Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act (July 13)
WFH: Policies + Considerations Beyond the Pandemic -Webinar (July 8)
Bill 24: A Further Extension of the Temporary Layoff Period to 180 Days (June 30)
CERB Extension – What Does This Mean for Employers? (June 30)
Ready for Re-Launch! – Practical Advice for Employer “Return to the Workplace” Planning Amidst COVID-19 (June 18)
What to do When an Employee Resigns after Being Recalled to Return to Work (June 12)
Employees are Afraid to Return to Work. Now What? (May 19)
We said “Back to work!” They said “We refuse!” Now what? - Webinar (May 13)
Lay-offs vs. Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Pros + Cons - Webinar (April 22)
The Nuts + Bolts of the CEWS for Employers (April 16)
Roadmap for Employers Navigating COVID-19 (April 16)
Eight Things to Know About the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (April 13)
Eligibility Requirements for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (April 9)
Suspended or Not? Limitation Periods in Employment Law (April 8)
Temporary Changes to Alberta Employment Standards Legislation (April 6)
UPDATE: What Does the 75% Wage Subsidy Mean for Employers? (April 1)
What Does the 75% Wage Subsidy Mean for Employers? (March 27)
Virtual Workplace: Employers Can Rely on Electronic Employment Records (March 27)
COVID-19: Employment + Immigration Do’s and Don’ts - Webinar (March 20)
New Federal Support for Employees + Employers (March 19)
UPDATE: Alberta Government Announces Details of COVID-19 Leave (March 18)
Lock Down! Tips for Employers + Businesses Facing the Inevitable (March 17)
COVID-19: An Update for Employers (March 16)
An Employer's Guide to Managing the Coronavirus in the Workplace (Feb 3)
Privacy + Data Management
Privacy for Health Care Organizations: What Has Changed and What Hasn’t? - Webinar (July 7)
The ABTraceTogether App - Key Privacy Considerations (May 20)
Returning to Campus During a Pandemic: Privacy Issues (May 15)
Privacy + Data Management Considerations for Employers in a Pandemic - Webinar (April 1)
Professional Regulatory
COVID-19 + The Duty to Report (March 24)
Real Estate
Commercial Tenancies Protection Act (Alberta) (June 22)
Condo Corporations Now Permitted to Access Reserve Funds in “Emergencies” (June 3)
No Contractors Allowed: Court Calls Condo Matter “Urgent” (April 8)
Tackling COVID-19 and Minimizing Risk: Considerations for Alberta Condominium Corporations (April 3)
Landlords: How do you Spell (Rent) Relief? (March 24)
Convening a Condominium AGM Amid Concerns over COVID-19? (March 18)
Wills, Estates + Trusts
Virtual Witnessing of Wills in Alberta Not so Clear (May 26)
Remote Witnessing of Wills, Enduring Power of Attorneys, and Personal Directives Arrives in Alberta (May 21)
Sticky Situation: Sticky Note Will Accepted by Alberta Court (March 16)
Helpful Links
Alberta Health Services
Government of Canada
NWT Health and Social Services
Field Law - Remote Working (March 17)
Field Law - Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) (March 13)