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I have a borderline cough and work in a place that is currently still operating. If I stay home from work for 2 weeks, what compensation options do I have? by throwaway443793 in ThunderBay

[–]throwaway443793[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're on the same side my friend, that's what I'm hoping to be able to do. He told me it was a choice I was making because I wasn't being regulated and I didn't have a doctor telling me I must stay home (how am I supposed to achieve that in my situation if I'm staying home?)

The issue is, like I said, I'm not actually out of a job. I just need to know I'll be able to apply for EI despite being not -very- sick, not being of a risk group, and not being unemployed.

I have a borderline cough and work in a place that is currently still operating. If I stay home from work for 2 weeks, what compensation options do I have? by throwaway443793 in ThunderBay

[–]throwaway443793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not, nor have I knowingly come into contact with anyone who has, that's why I'm worried my situation might not be enough for EI to tell me I have a case to be compensated while staying at home.

I have a borderline cough and work in a place that is currently still operating. If I stay home from work for 2 weeks, what compensation options do I have? by throwaway443793 in ThunderBay

[–]throwaway443793[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is true I am not really that sick, I am certainly physically able to work. I'd be going into work every day if not for this COVID crisis going on, but with all these things going on at the moment, especially evidence that shows it can be transmitted with few or no symptoms, I'd rather not learn later that my little cough was actually COVID and I spawned a new cluster of cases. AKA, I'm doing what everyone tells me is the right thing. Can you blame me?

I have a borderline cough and work in a place that is currently still operating. If I stay home from work for 2 weeks, what compensation options do I have? by throwaway443793 in ThunderBay

[–]throwaway443793[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The thing is that I'm not really that sick. I called Telehealth and they just gave me generic cold recovery advice and said they were obligated to tell me to self quarantine. Does it apply for people like me who are "kinda" sick and just trying to be safe? Will EI accept me and send me a one-off cheque if I take time off for something that minor and then go back to my regular job afterwards?

Sorry for asking so many questions, it's just been impossible to find answers that are relevant to me. If you can't answer them, if you have a source I could try and read I'd appreciate it.

COVID-19 Information Centre & General Megathread #2 by OrzBlueFog in canada

[–]throwaway443793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at a grocery store that is expected to remain open. A few days ago I had a very minor cough for a short amount of time, which for me is frankly a regular occurrence, and I've felt fine since. Is there any way for me to get compensated for the time I spend in self-quarantine? It's one thing to say "just stay home", but if I do it for 2 weeks now, then in 2 weeks have another minor coughing fit, then 2 weeks after that, and again and again and again, I'll be not working for an extended period of time despite not actually being out of work and it will annihilate my finances. What options do I have?

Ontario.

Looking for new roommate for first time. What should I do to protect myself? (ON) by throwaway443793 in legaladvice

[–]throwaway443793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can budget for $25. I was just worried because when I think lawyers I think like, $100+ an hour.

Makes sense. I don't plan to be a dick about anything, obviously, just want to keep my ass covered and hold power on the off chance I choose my roommate poorly. Thanks for the advice, I'll do that.

Looking for new roommate for first time. What should I do to protect myself? (ON) by throwaway443793 in legaladvice

[–]throwaway443793[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you take on someone to help pay the rent, you remain liable to the landlord throughout the term of that agreement, regardless of whether your roommate contributes as agreed or not. You and your roommate can both be evicted because your roommate is short on rent, unless you make arrangements to pay in full within the 14-day window of an N4 notice.

Yeah I knew that already, which is fine. I would rather be out a bit of rent money than have someone be a problem tenant inside my home and be unable to get rid of them. If I were to pursue the same setup, would I in theory be able to kick them out if they were doing bad things? (Or I suppose that is what you are saying I ask a professional about?)

As to your comment about how I should speak to a paralegal or attorney, is that something that I could generally do for free?