Ottawa employment lawyer on returning to work in person

Interview Summary

As restrictions regarding COVID-19 continue to lift across the province of Ontario, many workplaces are set to return to pre-pandemic routine and normalcy. What will this mean for employees who wish to continue working remotely? Will Ontario employers be able to request employees return to the office?

Alex Lucifero, an Ottawa employment lawyer and managing partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins the Morning Rush with Bill Carroll on Newstalk 580 CFRA to answer these questions and more.

Interview Notes

• Can your employer simply request a return to the office for employees working remotely?
• What can employees do if they feel unsafe returning to work?
• Can employees argue that employers need to implement changes in accordance with health and safety concerns?
• Can employees alternatively ask their employers to return to the office?
• Do employers have an argument to reduce an employee’s pay if they choose to work from home?