Many premiers have dismissed calls to enact provincial paid sick leave laws, arguing the federal government’s Recovery Sickness Benefit takes care of that. But Stuart Rudner of Rudner Law says they are not the same.
Whole Foods has reversed course after widespread backlash over its dress code policy which banned employees from wearing poppies. Erica Natividad with the reasoning behind the ban that drew widespread condemnation.
Stuart Rudner, an employment lawyer from Toronto, says, “[Parents] shouldn’t have to worry about losing their job,” if their kids get sick.
Parliament reconvened Saturday to pass the government’s wage subsidy bill. Caryn Ceolin with what it’ll mean for you if you’ve lost your paycheque, and when you could see money flowing if you’re a business.
There are no specific rules outlined for essential businesses that are allowed to operate, leaving some workers questioning if they’ll have the right to refuse if appropriate safety measures aren’t in place.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many Canadians having been temporarily laid, employment lawyer Stuart Rudner says it’s important to have frank conversations with your employers and pay attention to what’s in your contract.
Hundreds of Uber drivers have joined a union in hopes of getting the ride sharing company to address their concerns about safety and working conditions. Stuart is interviewed in this report.
Stuart speaks with City News about a tragic case of workplace romance gone wrong at the Toronto Star newspaper.
Stuart appears on CityNews discussing the impact of the Jian Ghomeshi trial on courtrooms and workplaces.
Stuart speaks with City News about developments around the Jian Ghomeshi case.
