Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Global News

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru answers questions about Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

What rights do workers have if they no longer feel safe at work? Can somebody apply for the CERB if they don’t want to work? When does a Temporary Layoff become permanent, and what should you do about it? Do I have to take a pay cut during the coronavirus pandemic.

Samfiru joined Antony Robart on Global News, where he discussed layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

0:22 – What rights do workers and employees have if they don’t feel safe at work? Can I walk off the job?

1:28 – Can I apply for the CERB if I don’t feel safe at work? Can I qualify for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit if I don’t feel safe at work?

2:48 – When does a Temporary Layoff become permanent during COVID-19? Can my employer lay me off temporarily? Temporary Layoffs during COVID-19.

3:58 – Do I have to accept a pay cut or cut in hours due to the coronavirus pandemic?

Learn more about your rights during the coronavirus pandemic through our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Knowledge Centre.