COVID-19: Updates on Work Agreements, Safety & Constructive Dismissal Claims

The COVID-19 pandemic, among other things, has been a huge experiment in the efficiency and effectiveness of telecommuting. Currently, more than 3x as many Canadians are working from home (at least partially) than in 2017.However, as we transition back to a working in the office, or to less flexible work arrangements, there are legal considerations around constructive dismissal that are being challenged in the courts.

Constructive dismissal is often misunderstood by employers – what is and isn’t can be difficult to discern at the best of times. However, in the post-COVID landscape, courts are setting new precedences for employment, telecommuting, and constructive dismissal that impact all employers.in this report, you’ll get some clarity on these issues and a few tools to help you navigate this new landscape. Of course, you can always get so much more on HRInsider.ca.