Bill Kelly Show: Return to work during COVID-19 pandemic
A Hamilton employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined Bill Kelly on 900 CHML Global News Radio to discuss employment rights during the COVID-19 pandemic – specifically where they apply to a return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Are most businesses likely to recall only a fraction of their staff as the coronavirus lockdown is lifted in Ontario?
- Can an employee refuse to return to work from a temporary layoff and continue to collect the CERB instead?
- An employee who refuses a recall from a temporary layoff will no longer be eligible for the CERB program.
- I’m afraid that I might become infected with COVID-19 if I return to work. Is that a good enough excuse to refuse a return to work?
- Am I entitled to the same job, same position and the same pay when I am recalled to my job?
- Do I have a right to continue working from home after the coronavirus pandemic subsides?
About the Author
Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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