Return to the workplace amid the novel coronavirus pandemic – 980 CFPL
What will a return to the workplace look like amid the novel coronavirus pandemic? Lior Samfiru is a Toronto employment lawyer and founding partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. He joined host Devon Peacock on Global News Radio 980 CFPL in London to talk about a worker’s right to refuse unsafe work, and general employment rights when COVID-19 is in play.
- Has the true economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic been felt in Canada?
- I am being recalled from a temporary layoff. Can I refuse to return to work?
- What can I do If I am recalled to work but paid less than I was before the layoff
- Is there a proper order in which to call employees back to work, such as age or seniority?
- My employer wants me to take a test for COVID-19. Do I have to?
Learn more about your rights during the coronavirus pandemic through our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Knowledge Centre, where you can find resources about your employment rights during COVID-19.
About the Author
Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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