Employee Relations and Reputation Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Part Two

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

A two-part webinar series, hosted by Bennett Jones and Teneo, featured advisors in employment and labour law, strategy, crisis communications and reputation management, answering questions on some of the most pressing issues facing your business today. Topics in part two of the series included:

• in-depth review of common cost-reduction measures/issues;
  
  • layoff versus furlough;
  • salary reductions;
  • pension and benefit reductions and treatment of benefits during layoffs;
• special considerations for dealing with unionized employees;
• tips for effectively communicating hope without making promises during a crisis; and
• adapting and growing in the post-pandemic world once business returns to 'business as usual'.

If you have any questions, please contact the events team at eventinfo@bennettjones.com.