B.C. Employee Rights During Second Wave of COVID-19: Zee TV
As the COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Canada, many employees are raising concerns over a possible second wave of the pandemic. Will the government provide more financial aid? Will childcare be an issue?
A Vancouver employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined Zee TV in their BC Roundup to answer these questions and more.
What They Discussed
- 00:30 Will employees be forced to choose between childcare and employment?
- 1:14 What happens if your child or another family member contracts COVID-19?
- 1:54 With cases on the rise again, what happens if employees refuse to continue working?
- 3:30 Is your employer required to accommodate you if you cannot attend work?
- 4:05 With BC banquet halls and bars shutting down, what can employees within these businesses expect in terms of financial aid?
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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