What should an asymptomatic employee who tests positive for COVID-19 do when they are asked to return to work? Click here to find out how I answered this question from the Globe and Mail’s Nine to Five column where I was featured.
Recurring FAQ series discussing employment situations regarding COVID-19. FAQ #8: How does the new Infectious Disease Leave affect employee layoffs, constructive dismissals, and severance packages?
Recurring FAQ series discussing employment situations regarding COVID-19. FAQ #7: How do employment terminations during COVID-19 differ from terminations that occured pre-pandemic?
Recurring FAQ series discussing employment situations regarding COVID-19. FAQ #5: Can an employer order an employee to take vacation, banked overtime, or other leaves of absence instead of a layoff?
The Ministry of Labour can give helpful information, but it does not paint the who picture. Employees and employers who rely on the Ministry of Labour’s information may be missing key legal information about their workplace rights and interests.
Calculating severance is the age old question for both employees and employers. Here is what you need to know about calculating severance for employee terminations