Can I be forced by my employer to wear PPE at work?
CBC News asked an Ottawa employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, to answer a question submitted by the public about employee rights during the COVID-19.
Can I be forced by my employer to wear PPE at work?
Belitzky told CBC News that in general, if it’s for health and safety reasons, “an employer can designate that employees have to wear PPE.”
“However, there might be exceptions to this where, for example, medical or religious accommodations are required for certain employees.”
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You can read the full article at CBCNews.ca.
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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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