Will September mean a return to school and work in Ontario?

As the fall looms closer, so does the start of the school year and for many employees a return to work. This transition has understandably raised many concerns and questions on employers’ obligations as well as employees.

Toronto employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Jon Pinkus joins 980CFPL to discuss what the next steps in the planning process should be for parents concerned for their children’s health and safety as well as their own.

What They Discussed

• What do parents need to know if they decide to send their kids back to school in the fall?
•  Will there be more of a discussion of the role of the employer in this ongoing situation?
• What sort of accommodation must an employer make under the human rights code for their employees?
• Is the distinction between obligation and preference important for employees and employers moving forward while working during the pandemic?
• How important is it to have open communication and planning with an employer in the coming months?