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COVID January 8th, 2022

Do I need a positive PCR test for COVID-19 to get disability benefits?

By James K. Fireman

The lack of PCR testing should have no real impact on whether a long-term disability (LTD) claim is successful. With the shortage…

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COVID January 7th, 2022

Work: What’s Next | Unvaccinated employee rights to employment insurance

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News Work What's Next to discuss unvaccinated employee rights to employment insurance.

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COVID January 6th, 2022

Employment lawyer on B.C accountant termination due to vaccine policy

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer speaks with the Vancouver Sun regarding a recent employee termination due to vaccination status.

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COVID January 4th, 2022

Employment lawyer on E.I eligibility and vaccination status

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Alex Pierson on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss employee ineligibility due to vaccination status.

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COVID January 3rd, 2022

Common questions and answers about Omicron and employment issues

By Lior Samfiru

Understand your workplace rights amid the Omicron COVID-19 variant and how our experienced team can help.

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COVID December 30th, 2021

Employment lawyer on employee testing and vaccine policies in the workplace

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Arlene Bynon on Global News Radio 640 to discuss employee COVID-19 testing, vaccine policies and more.

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COVID December 20th, 2021

Work: What’s Next | Omicron variant and workplace safety

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News on Work What's Next to discuss workplace safety amidst a new wave of COVID-19.

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COVID December 20th, 2021

TV star claims discrimination against ABC over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

By James Parker

Former General Hospital star, Ingo Rademacher, commenced a lawsuit on December 13, 2021, against the TV network ABC, claiming discrimination…

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COVID December 17th, 2021

Employment lawyer on returning to the office safely amidst rise in COVID-19 cases

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith speaks to the magazine Benefits Canada to discuss returning to the office safely for employees.

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