Rafiya Karim

COVID-19 and the workplace

The economic implications of COVID-19 (lay-offs and redundancies) The economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic ought to be of concern for both employers and employees alike. Many businesses deemed “non-essential,” were compelled to close their doors in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus. While the Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s phased reopening …

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Implications of COVID-19 on commercial landlord and tenants: FAQs

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, commercial tenants and landlords are becoming increasingly anxious as they assess the ability of tenants to maintain normal business operations. Through the Public Health [2019 Novel Coronavirus(2019-Ncov)] Regulations 2020 (“the Regulations”), the Government of Trinidad and Tobago has implemented a number of restrictions, including but not limited to, the …

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