Employment lawyer on employees refusing to return to the office
Interview Summary
As COVID-19 restrictions across many provinces continue to lift, questions about workplace safety and employee rights have also arisen. Will employees be obligated to return to the office? What do employers have to accommodate and
Stephen LeMesurier a Toronto employment lawyer and Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with Kelly Cutrara on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to answer these questions and more.
Interview Notes
- Do employees who are currently working at home have the right to refuse to return to the workplace?
- Are employers asking employees to return to the office?
- Will employees have a right to their severance pay if they refuse to return to the office?
- Why should employees be wary of signing a new employment contract?
- What are employers obligated to accommodate in regards to employee requests?
About the Author
Stephen LeMesurier
Stephen LeMesurier is an Ontario employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP who provides sound advice and clear results in all workplace matters.
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