In the first instalment of our three-part series covering
litigation and COVID-19, we discuss some of the potential COVID-19
related litigation risks that businesses may face in the upcoming
weeks and months, and need to be aware of and plan for as part of a
comprehensive back-to-work strategy.
Introduction
Canadians have heard it over and over: we must flatten the
curve. To do so, non-essential businesses were shut down and
employees were asked to work from home. Most Canadian provinces,
including Québec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia
have now announced frameworks for the reopening of businesses and
the return of employees to physical workplaces. This is welcome
news for many businesses who are experiencing significant financial
hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
