Continuing to work for you
Siskinds is dedicated to continuing to serve you throughout these challenging times. Governmental restrictions and societal precautions have impacted how we deliver legal services for you. However, we know how to work within this changing environment and the field of law to the best extent possible.
Almost always, our work impacts critical points, interactions and transactions related to one’s personal life or business. Understandably, many of our clients are concerned about the impact that COVID-19 is having on their lives. We understand your situation and want to help you.
Updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Common topics that are relevant to many of our clients are below, as well as some topics that impact niche needs and concerns. If you have any specific questions or unique circumstances, please do not hesitate to contact your lawyer or send an email to us at [email protected] and we will find a lawyer who can help you.
Civil Liability and COVID-19
Three things Ontario employers can do this week to limit employment liability in 2022
As a Canadian permanent resident, can I travel outside Canada without the Permanent Residence Card during COVID-19?
Canadian border-crossing updates – November 30, 2021
Sponsorship applications: Parents and Grandparents Program 2021
Are COVID-19 unemployment payments deductible from wrongful dismissal damages?
What’s an employer to do when Infectious Disease Emergency Leave ends?
COVID-19 temporary layoffs: Not constructive dismissal after all?
The future of remote work: Important employer considerations
Court weighs in on constructive dismissals and layoff during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 worker income protection benefit
What to expect from OHSA inspectors in the age of COVID-19
Can employers require COVID-19 vaccinations?
Employers should brace themselves for more workplace inspections
2021: COVID-19 is still here and employers must remain vigilant
Civil jury trials during the pandemic
No protection for employers under the Supporting Ontario’s Recovery Act
Conducting workplace investigations COVID-style
COVID-19 and limiting liability
Ontario’s new restriction framework and what that means for Ontario businesses
It’ll never happen to us: Union avoidance in the age of COVID-19
Leaves, Layoffs and Terminations: COVID’s Impact on Ontario’s Workplaces
Dazed and Confused: Five more contractual considerations for uncertain times
New COVID-19 screening requirement for businesses and organizations
Dazed and Confused: Five contractual considerations for uncertain times
Support for Businesses during COVID-19: CEBA application deadline extended
Filing deadlines extended for patents, trademarks, designs – Update: Final extension
Resuming visits in long-term care homes
Essential visitors, essential caregivers, and COVID-19
Episode 7: How Intellectual Property Law Affects Your Business
Ontario’s Bill 161 will make it harder to sue negligent nursing homes
Ontario bans some commercial evictions
Ontario considers scrapping civil jury trials to deal with courts backlog
Returning to work but still few options for childcare
Episode 6: Professional practice law and running a practice virtually
Episode 5: Corporate law and conducting business during the pandemic
Some insurers offer stay-at-home drivers relief, but is it fair?
Bill 190 – COVID-19 Response and Reforms to Modernize Ontario Act
Episode 4: Immigration law, foreign workers and other timely insight
Innovating in London: The virtual ER at the Children’s Hospital
Episode 3: Real estate law and the importance of keeping good relationships
Examination for discovery to proceed via video-conference
Episode 2: Keep your company’s data as clean as your hands
Clarity on director and shareholder meeting requirements
Episode 1: Challenges facing employers now and in the future
Update on rent relief for Canadian small businesses
Condominium electronic meetings and time extensions
Force Majeure and the COVID-19 pandemic
Virtual witnessing of Wills & POA’s
Further changes to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
COVID-19 and the anticipated wave of motions to change
Canada announces funding for early-stage companies
Providing virtual patient care during a pandemic
Can I get a divorce during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Canadian small businesses to receive rent relief
Emergency Order provides flexibility for corporations’ meeting requirements
Answering employers’ COVID-19 medical note and leave questions
COVID-19 – Ontario’s emergency orders extended
Siskinds & CBA webcast: critical condominium law issues
Impact of COVID-19 on environmental law
Franchise disclosure during COVID-19 pandemic
The basics of the federal government subsidy program
E.I. Work-sharing: a potential option
Exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace & WSIB claims
Longer hours – more scrutiny
Canadian Emergency Response Benefits (CERB)
Essential places of business in Ontario
Differences and risks of leaves, layoffs and furloughs
Environmental reporting suspended in Alberta
TechAlliance webcast: employers & COVID-19 FAQ’s
Litigators: limitation periods and procedural deadlines suspended
How will COVID-19 affect my personal injury claim?
Should I send my child for access during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What does COVID-19 mean for franchise systems?
Coronovirus: employers’ frequently asked questions
Our firm’s response – message from our board of directors