The employer/employee relationship can be a tedious one at best. During uncertain times such as these, where the COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of facets of life, it can make that relationship more tedious. In some instances, an employment lawyer is needed to come in and handle disputes.
What is important during times such as these is to understand what the rights are for each side. Working together in unison is about ensuring that both parties are protected so that they can work together moving forward.
Here are six things in particular that Canadian employers and employees should know about their rights regarding COVID-19.
There have been more than a few mandates and restrictions during this pandemic. One of which was the closure of businesses deemed “non-essential” as well as the temporary or permanent laying off of employees deemed non-essential.
The Canadian government established 19 different categories that were all deemed to be essential. Each of these businesses had their own subcategories as well as a description of each. It was/is up to the business owners to recognize what qualifies as an “essential employee” and make the appropriate changes to their staffing.
This is probably the most touchy of areas when dealing with COVID-19 and has led to the most intervention from an employment lawyer. There has been some precedent set that underlines the importance of disclosing information to employees.
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