Coping with COVID-19: What you need to know

The spread of COVID-19 has reached unprecedented heights this week with the cancellation of major sports leagues and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau going into self-isolation after his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, tested positive for coronavirus.

Unnecessary travel and social gatherings are being restricted across Canada. As the virus advances, employers are staring down decisions on social distancing, work-from-home policy and crisis communications with employee health and safety top of mind.

Join our webinar on March 19 at 3:30 p.m. when David Reiter, a partner with Aird and Berlis in Toronto, and Katie Robertson, emergency and crisis communications management expert, will discuss employer responsibilities in times of pandemics and emergencies.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

David Reiter
David Reiter is a partner with Aird and Berlis in Toronto. His focus is on civil and criminal matters involving workplaces. He is a regular contributor to OHS Canada.

Katie Robertson
Katie Robertson is an emergency and crisis communications management expert with more than 15 years of experience in the communications industry. She is the founder of Grapevine Communications in Edmonton and the program lead for the Emergency Management Communications Certification program, delivered through the Crisis Communications Institute.