Employment lawyer on Peel and Toronto business closures
In the latest bid to curb the rising cases of COVID-19, Toronto and Peel region have announced businesses that have multiple COVID-19 cases will temporarily be shut down. What does this mean for employers and employees?
Fiona Martyn, a Toronto employment lawyer and Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Global News to explore employer obligations and employee rights.
1:07 – What are employers obligated to do if there are cases of COVID-19 at their workplace?
Employers are obligated to report the number of COVID-19 cases at their workplace to their public health units. Employers who do not disclose the number of cases and close can face a fine of up to $5000 per day for each day they do not comply with public health measures.
About the Author
Fiona Martyn
Fiona Martyn is an Ontario employment lawyer and a senior associate with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Labour and Employment Law practice group. She represents both employers and employees on various employment law matters including wrongful and constructive dismissal, severance agreements, employment agreements, and human rights in the workplace.
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