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Publications

March 27th, 2020

“Quebec on hold for several weeks”: five considerations for long-term crisis management

Many businesses in Quebec are currently feeling a series of shocks as a result of the emergency measures implemented by governments to counter the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Some are closed by government order or have had to lay off staff, while others are unable to meet their contractual commitments. In this context, how […]

Publications

March 26th, 2020

Relief for employers as payment of dues to CNESST is deferred

In a press release, which has remained altogether quiet, the Quebec labour standards, equity and occupational health and safety agency (CNESST) has announced it will offer employers relief measures, to help them face the COVID-19 crisis. Some of these involve a rather significant measure to help businesses with cash flow. In effect, employers now have until […]

Publications

March 26th, 2020

COVID-19: Order in Council 223-2020 on essential services and the legal risks of noncompliance

A. Context On March 24 2020, the Government of Quebec adopted Order in Council number 223-2020, as one of several measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. The order in counsel requires the suspension of all workplace activities that cannot be directly or indirectly associated with the provision of essential services, for an indefinite period […]

Publications

March 23rd, 2020

Limiting the economic impact of COVID-19 on your business: planning for recovery

In response to the economic shock caused by the numerous public health measures to control the spread of COVID-19, the provincial government announced, on March 19, 2020, the creation of a $2.5 billion program to assist Quebec businesses. In a matter of days, thousands of Quebec workers were confined to their homes, creating unprecedented logistical […]

Workshops and conferences

March 20th, 2020

André Sasseville to take part in a webinar on teleworking and human resources

On March 24th at 12:30 p.m., Langlois Lawyers labour and employment lawyer and partner, André Sasseville will take part in a webinar entitled “Teleworking and human resources: everything you need to know”. He has been invited to join by Onit – knowledge in motion, a management consultancy firm. In these difficult times, working from home […]

Publications

March 18th, 2020

Breach of contract due to the COVID-19 pandemic: a case of force majeure?

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly compromised the ability of many businesses and individuals to fulfill their existing contractual obligations. In some cases, those failing to carry out their obligations due to the pandemic – or the measures taken by authorities to contain it – could avoid civil liability on the grounds of […]