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Sultan Lawyers August 3, 2020

If my employer tells me to stay home, do they have to pay me?

While there are exceptions, if a business advises its employees to stay at home as a precaution, employees should be paid. This is because the employer has contracted for the…

Sultan Lawyers August 3, 2020

Can Employer Mandate Vacation Days for COVID-19 Absences?

The short answer is yes. In Ontario, under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), employers are entitled to choose when an employee can take their vacation time. Employers may schedule vacations…

Sultan Lawyers August 3, 2020

I contracted the COVID-19 virus at work. Can I sue my employer?

Generally, no. Where an employee falls ill at work with the COVID-19 virus, in most cases the employee will not be able to sue their employer. This is because workers’…

Sultan Lawyers August 3, 2020

How Is a Layoff Classified to Support My Eligibility for EI Benefits?

Pursuant to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”), an employer has reporting obligations when a worker is exposed to the COVID-19 virus in the workplace. An employer, specifically, must…

Sultan Lawyers August 3, 2020

Can Employers Close Business for COVID-19 Safety?

In accordance with Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers have an obligation to ensure they are providing a safe working environment for their employees. Therefore, if an employer believes…

Sultan Lawyers August 3, 2020

“How to handle an employee working during instructed self-isolation?

It is vital for employers to take immediate action and ensure that the employee is safely escorted out of the office/workplace. To keep other employees safe, it is important to…

Sultan Lawyers August 3, 2020

Can my employer force me to undergo a specific medical procedure or test (i.e. a temperature check upon arrival at work)?

The courts to date have generally held that employers are not entitled to force employees to undergo specific medical tests or procedures. This is because these kinds of requirements have…

Sultan Lawyers August 3, 2020

What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19?

Notify your employer immediately about your results and ensure to self-isolate (quarantine) to avoid further spreading of the virus. Current advice is that quarantine should last at least 14 days…

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