With health experts proclaiming that the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus
(i.e., the "Coronavirus") is likely to become a pandemic,
Canadian employers should prepare for the worst and plan how to
respond to various employment-related issues that could arise if
the virus continues to spread. With that in mind, below are general
answers to some of the questions our clients are asking.
Do we have to keep paying quarantined/isolated employees?
The answer is likely no, but may depend on the specific
circumstances and terms and conditions of the worker's
employment. There is no general presumption that employees are
entitled to be paid wages during periods of inactive employment,
including, for example, during a quarantine period.
