Can employees request work-from-home arrangements?

Beware: Remote Work Recall Leads to Constructive Dismissal

Even well-intentioned employers can find themselves facing constructive dismissal claims if expectations around remote work are not properly managed.  In a new decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, employers received an important reminder about the risks of altering remote work arrangements without clear agreements in place. In Byrd v. Welcome Home Children’s Residence Inc., the Court found that an employer’s attempt to force an e…

Can employees request work-from-home arrangements?

In workplaces where the team works together in the office, a request from an employee for work-from-home (WFH) arrangements may be unwelcome. However, what does employment law say about it?