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By Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm | 3 Minutes Read July 13, 2021

Is a temporary layoff still a termination at common law?

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Ontario, many employers temporarily laid off employees or reduced their compensation because business revenues plummeted. This blog considers the legal implications of these layoffs and reductions in compensation under the Employment Standards Act and at common law.

Article by Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm / Business, Employment Standards, Payroll / common law rights on termination, COVID-19 period, employment law, employment standards act, IDEL Regulation, infectious disease emergency leave, temporary layoff 1 Comment

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