Employer Rights and Obligations During a Coronavirus Outbreak – 980 CKNW
As more cases of COVID-19 are reported in British Columbia, both employers and employees are wondering what their rights are during a pandemic.
In the event of a coronavirus outbreak, what are an employer’s responsibilities to their employees? What policies is a company allowed to put in place in an effort to maintain a safe work environment? Can an employer legally restrict employee travel?
A Vancouver employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined host Lynda Steele on Global News Radio 980 CKNW to discuss.
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About the Author
Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Practice Leader for the firm's Labour & Employment Law Group. His experience in countless successful cases and mediations on behalf of employees and employers, as well as his continued advocacy for the rights of workers, makes him one of the most skilled and sought-after labour and employment lawyers in Canada.
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