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COVID November 1st, 2025

COVID-19 & Your Employment Rights in Canada (2025)

By Lior Samfiru

Can you get fired for having COVID in Canada? Learn your rights, when you can work with COVID, and how many days…

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COVID May 14th, 2025

What Is the Mask Mandate in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Find out the latest on Ontario’s mask mandate. Learn when the mandate started, when it was lifted, and whether masks could return.

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COVID March 18th, 2025

BC Mask Mandate Update: What You Need to Know in 2025

By Lior Samfiru

BC has lifted its mask mandate. Find out when it ended, where masks are still encouraged, and what employers can require in…

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COVID November 20th, 2024

Marriott Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at Marriott International? Discover your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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How to Refuse a Layoff
COVID August 13th, 2024

How to refuse a layoff: 5 important tips

By Lior Samfiru

A Canadian employment lawyer explains how to properly refuse a layoff after your employer cuts your hours and puts your job on…

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COVID September 11th, 2023

Resignation Over Mask Rights: Employment Lawyer on CBC News

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin discusses employee rights to mask in the workplace with CBC News' Alison Northcott.

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COVID June 15th, 2023

Alberta COVID Restrictions: What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what the current COVID-19 restrictions are across Alberta as the province responds to the ongoing impact of the pandemic.

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COVID June 2nd, 2023

Brain inflammation ‘hanging around’ in long COVID patients, study finds

By Sivan Tumarkin

Researchers say the discovery is "vital to develop treatments" for people experiencing symptoms months after their COVID-19 infection.

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COVID April 3rd, 2023

Who is considered an essential worker in Canada?

By Lior Samfiru

Find out the definitions in Canada of essential workers, your rights when it comes to working from home, and mandated paid sick…

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