COVID-19 Resources for Employers
Tools, articles, and resources to help employers navigate in these challenging times.
May 19: COVID-19 Update for Employers
Update on the BC Restart Plan
Update on Government of Canada COVID-19 financial support programs
This week we received several important announcements from the Federal government relating to COVID-19 support programs. The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”). As a reminder, the CEWS is an economic…
Running Effective One on One Meetings in an Online World
With more team members than ever working from home these days, managers have had to quickly learn how to manage remote teams. It’s a big ask, and there is a…
Update from the BC Employment Standards Branch
The BC Employment Standards Branch released a much-anticipated update regarding the interpretation of the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”). In its update, it recognizes that that the COVID-19 pandemic could be…
Update on Federal Government COVID-19 relief programs
On April 8, 2020 the Federal Government provided several important updates regarding previously announced programs designed to help employers and employers weather the COVID-19 storm. Update on the Canada Emergency…
Mastering Working from Home – Tips for A Newly Remote Workforce
With most Canadians on lockdown as we cooperate to slow the spread of COVID-19, many are having to swiftly adjust to working from home for the first time. As we…
Update on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
This is an update to the March 31st HR brief. On April 1st Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided some additional details about the government plans to assist businesses hurt by…
Federal Support Program for Businesses impacted by COVID-19
On March 30th The Federal Government announced an expansion of a the previously announced wage subsidy program for small and medium sized business. The new program has significantly expanded eligibility…
Holding Effective Virtual Meetings
These days, many teams have quickly shifted to working remotely in order to support employee health and safety, and abide by social distancing rules. Many organizations are scrambling, having had…
Previous Webinars
May 26, 2020: Navigating the new workplace as a non-profit organization
May 14, 2020: The New Workplace: You’re Living In It! Managing employee well-being
May 12, 2020: It’s Time: What to consider when bringing employees back to work
May 05, 2020: Bring your employees back to work: Understanding Federal Support Programs
March 26, 2020: A Virtual Town Hall – In Partnership with Roper Greyell LLP
Employer/Employee Related Resources
Health Related Resources
While there is much media coverage of the COVID-19 virus it is important to be sure the information is reputable and up to date. Here are 6 sites that will keep you informed:
Mortgage and financial relief:
Canadian banks and lending institutions released statements that they would offer mortgage and financial relief in the form of deferred mortgage payments. Decisions on qualification appear to be made on a case-by-case basis, and the details of each plan changes from day to day so it would be best to check in with lenders directly.
Resources for parents working from home:
This information is provided courtesy of Jessica Carmichael, M.Sc, Pre-Doctoral Psychology Resident, Victoria and Saanich Child and Youth Mental Health