If you have been temporarily laid off because of COVID19 and your boss asks you to go back to work and you say no, then you’re essentially quitting your job
Wanting to stay home and having a boss who allows you to take a few more weeks off work are two different things
But while plenty of Canadians are looking forward to re-entering society, many of the staff who are getting called back to work are concerned for their safety. According to a U.S.-based survey conducted by Eagle Hill Consulting, 54 per cent of employees are worried about being exposed to COVID-19 as the economy reopens. While no one’s polled Canadian workers yet, it’s not hard to imagine that the numbers would be similar.
Unfortunately, wanting to stay home and having a boss who allows you to take a few more weeks off work are two different things. Many people have been furloughed during this crisis, which is a temporary layoff. If your employer wants you to come back to work, you have to go. If you refuse to return, you could lose your government benefits.There aren’t many rules around CERB eligibility.
Also, if you have a disability that you think absolutely prevents you from returning to work, and if your employer is demanding your return, then you can file a complaint with your provincial human rights commission who would then rule on whether the workplace is being discriminatory. Unfortunately, just general worry about getting sick or thinking that no workplace can be safe right now will not fly, says Cameron.
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