Considering the COVID-19 outbreak in BC, it is important to be prepared to legally deal with all the possible consequences of contracting this illness. This blog post will introduce you to the power of attorney; a legal tool you may use in situations where you might want or need another individual to make important financial and legal decisions on your …
Termination & Leaves from Employment during COVID19
With COVID19 forcing many businesses to close and others to see a serious drop in revenue, many companies are having to face the difficult consideration of laying off staff to decrease their payroll expenses. While most of the standard laws about termination of employees apply, there are some new or coronavirus-specific laws in place to consider. Termination of Employees An …
Force Majeure & Frustration: How COVID-19 may affect contracts
Since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic in May 2020 and the virus’ effects have spread through British Columbia, the effects of closures, layoffs, and cancelations are being felt by businesses who need to know what their obligations are. Perhaps you hired a company to renovate your office, or you hired a catering company to provide appetizers at an …