New York Times staff refuse to return to office, but employers can usually dictate where work is done: Stuart Rudner
Stuart Rudner offered his take on what would happen if a worker refuses to return to the office.
Ready to go back to the office? Employers and workers are divided over the fate of remote work – Nadia quoted in the Globe and Mail
Legally, employers can dictate where their employee works from, unless there is a specific clause in the employee’s contract that specifies remote work as an option, according to Nadia Zaman.
‘I’m not coming back!’ How to recall reluctant employees – Stuart comments for HRD Canada
“The employer has the right to determine where work will be performed,” stated Stuart Rudner, founder of Rudner Law, told HRD.
Employment lawyers say there could be a new wave of lawsuits from workers after COVID temporary layoffs end – Stuart for The Toronto Star
So far, the courts have agreed that a temporary layoff, even under IDEL, does not mean an employee can’t file for constructive dismissal, said employment lawyer Stuart Rudner, unless the employer had workers sign an agreement to the contrary, which many did not.
Firefighters file lawsuit against City of Calgary over COVID-19 vaccine policy – Nadia comments for CTV News
Nadia Zaman, an employment lawyer with Rudner Law in Ontario, who is not representing the firefighters, says court will consider the impact of people working closely together or with members of the public, especially if they are vulnerable.
More workers returning to in-person work – Nadia Zaman talks to Aarti Pole on CBC News
CBC News Network's Aarti Pole speaks with Nadia Zaman, an employment lawyer with Rudner Law in Markham, Ontario, about the difficult transition of going back to work as restrictions ease.
Why your options may be limited if your employer wants you back in the workplace – Nadia Zaman comments for CBC News
Nadia Zaman, an employment lawyer with Rudner Law in Markham, Ont., said she and her colleagues have fielded an increasing number of return-to-workplace questions in recent months.
Recalling employees after the pandemic: How to balance policy and preference – Stuart comments for HRD Canada
“The employer has the right to determine where work will be performed,” stated Stuart Rudner, founder of Rudner Law, told HRD.
Stuart on CTV Saskatoon to discuss businesses continuing vaccination/mask requirements.
What could the legal issues be if businesses continue to impose proof of vaccination or masking once those public health orders are lifted? Stuart spoke to Matt Young with CTV Saskatoon to hopefully provide some clarity. Segment starts at the 10:00 mark.
Big issue in 2022 will be extent of allowable exceptions to mandatory vaccine policies. Stuart comments for the Lawyer’s Daily.
Stuart Rudner, an employment lawyer and mediator with Rudner Law in Markham, Ont., said a business can impose discipline on someone for breach of policy or insubordination as long as the policy is reasonable, and “that is where all of these cases or going to succeed or fall apart.”
