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Interview by Canadian Bar Association on mandatory vaccine policies.

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Interview by Canadian Bar Association on mandatory vaccine policies.

The Canadian Bar Association interviewed me for an article in the National Magazine on mandatory vaccine policies. Here are my answers when it comes down to employees refusing vaccines, and how employers should respond.

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Can an employer force me back to work even after testing positive for COVID-19, but with no symptoms?

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Can an employer force me back to work even after testing positive for COVID-19, but with no symptoms?

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.

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COVID-19 FAQ #10 - Do I Get More Severance If I am Terminated During COVID-19?

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COVID-19 FAQ #10 - Do I Get More Severance If I am Terminated During COVID-19?

Recurring FAQ series discussing employment situations regarding COVID-19. FAQ #10: Do I get more severance if I am terminated during COVID-19?

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COVID-19 FAQ #9 - Not Being Recalled to Work?

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COVID-19 FAQ #9 - Not Being Recalled to Work?

Recurring FAQ series discussing employment situations regarding COVID-19. FAQ #9: What can employees do if they are not recalled back to work but their coworkers are?

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COVID-19 FAQ #7 - What you need to know about terminations during COVID-19

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COVID-19 FAQ #7 - What you need to know about terminations during COVID-19

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?

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COVID-19 FAQ #6 - All About Employee Recalls from Layoffs

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COVID-19 FAQ #6 - All About Employee Recalls from Layoffs

Recurring FAQ series discussing employment situations regarding COVID-19. FAQ #6: All about employee recalls after layoffs including: does an employer have to give notice of recall? Can an employee refuse a recall? Can an employee refuse a recall based on health safety concerns including catching COVID-19?

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COVID-19 FAQ #5 - Is it legal to order an employee to take vacation instead of a layoff?

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COVID-19 FAQ #5 - Is it legal to order an employee to take vacation instead of a layoff?

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?

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COVID-19 FAQ #4 - What are an Employee's Options During a Layoff

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COVID-19 FAQ #4 - What are an Employee's Options During a Layoff

Recurring FAQ series discussing employment situations regarding COVID-19. FAQ #4: What are an employee’s options during a layoff? What happens if they quit or find a new job? How long can a layoff last? What happens when an employee is recalled?

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Coronavirus Update - Canadian Emergency Response Benefit FAQ

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Coronavirus Update - Canadian Emergency Response Benefit FAQ

The Trudeau government announced the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, which will allow Canadian workers, including contractors and self-employed individuals, to receive $2,000 a month from March to October, 2020. Find out what we know so far.

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Should I Work From Home Because of Coronavirus?

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Should I Work From Home Because of Coronavirus?

Coronavirus has hit North America like a ton of bricks. Governments have announced measures to combat coronavirus like Canada’s COVID-19 Response Fund. Here is what employers and employees should consider when responding to coronavirus, including working from home, sick leave, and layoffs.

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Leaving Your Job and Starting a New One? Know Your Rights

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Leaving Your Job and Starting a New One? Know Your Rights

Survey shows that most Canadians are happy with career and job changes. Employees should always know their rights and obligations when it comes to changing their jobs.

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Was Don Cherry's Termination Justified?

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Was Don Cherry's Termination Justified?

Was Don Cherry’s termination right? If the termination was without cause, then yes. If the termination was with cause, then probably no. This blog discusses the factors that come into play for an employee in Cherry’s situation.

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Fired for #Tweeting?

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Fired for #Tweeting?

Employees should beware of disparaging their employers on Twitter or Facebook, as it can lead to dismissal. However, unless the social media posts are particularly bad, employees will still be entitled to severance.

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