COVID-19
COVID-19: Legality of Vaccination Policies
In light of rising vaccination rates and policies across North America, we wish to provide more information regarding the legality of mandating proof of vaccination requirements in employment settings. As this is not client-specific, this article is merely information and not legal advice.
COVID-19: Small Business Relief
Bryan & Company has long been committed to providing exceptional service to business owners in Western Canada. In response to a number of inquiries received since the onset of the current COVID-19 pandemic, this memorandum is intended to provide distilled information that can be used at a glance to inform yourself and your business of available relief measures and programs.
COVID-19: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (“CERS”) Program
Last updated December 23, 2020 In response to a number of inquiries received since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this memorandum is intended to provide distilled information that can be used at a glance to inform yourself and your business.
COVID-19: Small Business Relief
Bryan & Company has long been committed to providing exceptional service to business owners in Western Canada. In response to a number of inquiries received since the onset of the current COVID-19 pandemic, this memorandum is intended to provide distilled information that can be used ‘at a glance’ to inform yourself and your business of available relief measures and programs.
COVID-19: Residential Tenancies
On March 27, 2017, the Alberta Provincial Government announced new restriction on landlords in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to protect tenants, many of whom are facing reduced incomes through layoffs or cuts to their employment hours.
COVID-19: Wills and Estates
In these uncertain times, there is an interest in ensuring that people are prepared and proactive in handling their estate. Our Wills & Estates team is working hard to ensure that we are able to meet clients’ needs for a valid will, trusts, enduring power of attorney and personal directives, in addition to other succession planning measures.
COVID-19: Family Law Update
In these uncertain times, we understand that parents who are continuing to co-parent in a shared parenting or joint parenting regime are faced with new and increased fears and challenges in parenting young children.
COVID-19: Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
In Alberta, the Occupational Health & Safety Act (the “Act”) governs the obligations of employers and employees with respect to safe working environments. The following article sets out obligations of employers and employees in Alberta under the Act, in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Work Sharing
The Government of Canada has recently announced expansions to its work-sharing program. This program is being rolled out on a rapid basis so the following is based on our current understanding and we reiterate that the ultimate decisions for whether employers are covered with these programs rest with the Government.