Ontario Employers Say These Workers Are ‘Essential.’ But The Employees Disagree.

A family employed by a carpet business without mandatory mask policies. A retail employee questioning if the “stretchy black pants” they sell are necessary. Those working on film and TV crews, in car dealerships, and dozens with jobs done solely on laptops. These are just some of the anonymous Ontarians whom Dr. Yoni Freedhoff has featured in a viral Twitter thread, united by a common problem: Their employers say they’re “essential&rdquo