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COVID-19 has significantly impacted the Canadian economy, bringing about both uncertainty and considerable fiscal assistance for employers and employees alike by the federal and provincial governments.

If you are onboarding a new hire, whether it is a law student or lateral hire, certain challenges may present themselves with onboarding in a remote or a physical distancing work environment. 

Over the past number of weeks, it has been anything other than business as usual for criminal lawyers.

The CCCA Ontario Chapter is pleased to once again partner with Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP to present a timely series on critical workplace law issues.

Attorneys for property and personal care often find themselves in the role of non-professional caregiver for incapacitated individuals.

As businesses contemplate reopening and employees returning to their workplaces, there are a number of questions confronting employers and employees.

Whether you need advice on how to negotiate rent relief with your landlord, or have questions on how to access the government support programs available to small businesses for rent assistance, this program will give you the information you need.  

As businesses contemplate a return to work, there are a number of questions confronting employers including employment law and Employment Standards Act requirements, health and safety obligations, and potential claims arising out of restructured workplaces.

On April 22, the emergency order permitting virtual witnessing of wills and powers of attorney was amended to permit signing in counterparts.

As a result of the physical distancing requirements, lawyers in civil and regulatory matters are already conducting discoveries, cross examinations and regulatory examinations virtually.