Can COVID-19 testing be a condition to return to work?
With the prevalence of the virus in our community, many workplaces will be impacted by employees either testing positive for COVID-19 or being a close contact of a confirmed case. Nelligan Law gratefully acknowledges the contribution of Melanie Sutton, Student-at-law, in writing this blog post. As governments ease restrictions and businesses prepare to re-open, employers… Read more »
Whoops! How to Repay a CERB Mistakenly Received
Did you apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) only to later realize that you did not qualify? This blog discusses how to promptly act to correct this error. The Canadian government has made it easy to repay the CERB. Individuals who realize they have received the CERB in error are strongly encouraged to… Read more »
Canada’s recently announced student benefit program – how will it work?
Nelligan Law gratefully acknowledges the contribution of Melanie Sutton, student-at-law, in writing this blog post. Over the past month, the federal government has provided financial assistance to many Canadians whose jobs and businesses have been affected by measures taken to slow the spread of COVID-19. Now they are extending support to students, too. On April 22,… Read more »
Go Home, You’re (Not) Fired: Can your employer send you home for being at-risk for COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised a slew of unforeseen employment law concerns for workers. As we move through the initial stage of the pandemic and into the next few months, some workers are facing an unexpected issue: what do they do if their employer tells them they can’t come into work because they are high-risk for COVID-19… Read more »
COVID-19 and the Return to Work
As the COVID-19 curve starts to flatten and political leaders start discussing the possibility of lifting restrictions, workplaces across the province of Ontario are preparing for the day when they can re-open their doors. Understandably, however, many employers and employees alike will have questions about how this return to work will take effect, including when and how to return to work and, most importantly, how to do it… Read more »
Working Remotely and the Exacerbation of Toxic Workplaces
Throughout this pandemic, employers and employees alike have been challenged to adapt and find creative ways to meet workplace demands. For some individuals, this shift may have heightened already existing issues in the workplace. Employers and employees must be able to identify when heightened anxiety, frustration and challenges within a team amounts to a toxic… Read more »
Establishing a WSIB claim for illness due to COVID-19 exposure
Frontline workers such as first responders, and those who work at pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations etc. require regular contact with the public in general, which may heighten their exposure to COVID-19. This blog aims to highlight how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) determines entitlement in COVID-19 related claims and what can be… Read more »
Workplace Harassment While Working from Home
Nelligan Law gratefully acknowledges the contribution of Grace Tran, Student-at-law, in writing this blog post. COVID-19 has resulted in many individuals working from home. But does working from home stop workplace harassment? Not necessarily. The Internet, technology, mobile devices, and social media have changed where “work” occurs. “Work” is no longer compartmentalized and defined by… Read more »
COVID-19 and The Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Nelligan Law gratefully acknowledges the contribution of Melanie Sutton, Student-at-law, in writing this blog post. This blog was updated April 15th to reflect expanded eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit announced by the Canadian government. During this unprecedented pandemic, many Canadians are facing economic challenges as a result of requiring unpaid time off work… Read more »
COVID-19 and the 75% Wage Subsidy: How it works, who qualifies, and what it means for employees
The federal government has implemented a number of financial measures over last few weeks to assist Canadians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (the “CERB”) and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (the “Wage Subsidy”). If your job has been affected by COVID-19, you may likely qualify for one of these benefits depending on your specific circumstances. The CERB is designed to provide… Read more »