COVID-19 Resources for Employers
Tools, articles, and resources to help employers navigate in these challenging times.
It’s time to disconnect
With the ‘Summer of COVID’ well underway and the constant bombardment of news and information about the pandemic continuing to be top of mind for residents, employers are faced with…
To Mask or Not to Mask?
Some provinces now have official guidelines in place requiring citizens to wear a face mask when indoors in public, but so far, BC has not made mask-wearing mandatory. We’re all…
Physical Distancing at Work: How to Do It Right
Over the past few months, we have all become familiar with the concept of physical distancing. For many of us it has become second nature to give other people a…
Temperature Checks – Balancing Privacy and Employee Safety
It comes as no surprise to anyone to hear that employers have an obligation to provide a safe workplace for employees. But meeting that obligation has become increasingly complicated in…
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…
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