What Employees on a Temporary Layoff in BC Should Know: CKNW

As many employees across the country are experiencing temporary layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many questions have arisen about what actions an employee who has gone past the allowable limit for a temporary layoff can take.

An employment lawyer in Vancouver with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined host Jill Bennett on Global News Radio 980 CKNW to discuss the employment rights of those who are laid off.

• 1:00 – Can a temporary layoff become permanent?
• 1:51 – What are the rules around temporary layoffs in BC?
• 2:50 – How is severance pay calculated?
• 3:30 – What steps should an employer take to ensure they can hire an employee back?
• 5:31 – How can an employee approach an employer to discuss the status of a layoff?
• 7:13 – How is business being conducted at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP?