Construction Worker Employment Rights During COVID-19 – 580 CFRA
Construction workers in Ontario are concerned about their safety in the workplace during COVID-19. Employees in the industry (declared an essential service by the Ontario government) say that it is impossible to observe social distancing on job sites.
Ottawa Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins host Kristy Cameron on Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa to discuss the rights that construction workers in Ontario have, including their right to refuse unsafe work.
- I’m a construction worker. I don’t feel safe from COVID-19 on the construction site. What should I do?
- Constructions workers feel they can’t bring valid concerns to their employer, due to possibility of reprisal (Severance pay rights for construction workers).
- Service Canada and Samfiru Tumarkin LLP inundated with calls about their employment rights, rights to benefits
About the Author
Alex C. Lucifero
Alex C. Lucifero is a partner and member of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's Labour and Employment Law Group and Long-term Disability Group in Ontario.
More about Alex C. LuciferoRelated Posts
Layoffs in Canada (2024)
A comprehensive list of all the notable layoffs that have happened at Canadian companies in 2024 due to downsizing or restructuring.
PwC Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at PwC? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Ontario Long-Term Care: Mask Mandates Return Amid COVID-19 Spike
Employees in Ontario's long-term care facilities must wear masks indoors as COVID-19 numbers increase.