WORK REFUSALS BY EMPLOYEES
- Must be a “danger” to returning to work
- Employers must fulfill the statutory duty to take any reasonable steps to ensure health and safety in the workplace – More information here: https://wardlegal.ca/31587872329926
- All governmental orders and health officials’ recommendations should be followed in the workplace – More information here: https://wardlegal.ca/31587872329932
- Consider thermal testing for employees – must also be mindful of balancing employees’ privacy – More information here: https://wardlegal.ca/31586368607052
- If a dispute, Ontario Ministry of Labour must be contacted – a binding decision will be made
- Employees may qualify for a job-protected, unpaid leave of absence under the Employment Standard Act – More information here: https://wardlegal.ca/31587872329926
- New Infectious disease leave of absence is broad and includes need to care for a dependent, like a child during school closures
