Employment Lawyer on Ski Hill COVID-19 Outbreak, Terminations
Several seasonal staff members no longer work at Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna as it grapples with dozens of new COVID-19 cases that started with a large party more than two weeks ago.
Mackenzie Irwin is a Toronto employment lawyer and associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. She joined the John Oakley Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss social responsibility contracts and termination for cause if an employee brings COVID-19 to the workplace.
What They Discussed
- Can an employer have an employee sign a Social Responsibility Contract? Are they enforceable?
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Can an Ontario employer fire an employee for just cause if they come to work with COVID-19 in breach of the contract?
About the Author
Mackenzie A. Irwin
Mackenzie A. Irwin is an Ontario employment lawyer and a senior associate with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Labour and Employment Law practice group. She leverages her experience to formulate creative solutions to complex legal problems for both employers and employees.
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