Your rights if you’re told to stay away from work because of COVID-19 – Toronto Star
Canada is bracing itself for the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) across the country. What rights do workers have if they are required to take time off work to self-isolate? What can they do about wages lost during a quarantine? Is there any support for gig economy workers?
The Toronto Star’s Jenna Moon spoke to Jon Pinkus, an employment lawyer and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, about workers’ rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jon Pinkus is a Toronto-based employment lawyer celebrated for his relentless dedication and exceptional client service in Ontario and B.C.
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