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COVID November 30th, 2022

Calgary employment lawyer talks removing vaccine mandates at work

By Lluc Cerda

Calgary employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joins Andy and Sue on 770 CHQR to discuss the Alberta premier's announcement regarding workplace vaccine mandates.

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COVID October 24th, 2022

Canadian researchers using blood to diagnose long COVID

By Sivan Tumarkin

Scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute are developing a first-of-its-kind blood test to help physicians determine if patients have long COVID.

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COVID September 20th, 2022

Ontario’s top doctor says long COVID funding decisions in the works

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health says the province could make funding decisions for a long COVID plan in the near future.

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COVID September 15th, 2022

Mountain Equipment Company: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Mountain Equipment Company? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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Alex-Lucifero
COVID September 1st, 2022

Employment lawyer on city firefighter vaccine mandate terminations

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero spoke with CTV News Ottawa's Matt Skube on vaccine mandates and a recent arbitrator's ruling.

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COVID August 29th, 2022

Employment lawyer on Toronto unvaccinated firefighters wrongful dismissals

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Alex Pierson on 640 Toronto to discuss the recent arbitration ruling for terminated Toronto firefighters.

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COVID August 26th, 2022

Client Win: Drilling Down on Severance for 30-Year Dental Employee After Practice Closure

By Lluc Cerda

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP secured 15 months of severance for a dental receptionist after 30 years of service. Learn key lessons for employees…

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COVID August 22nd, 2022

Employment lawyer on failing to recall employees from IDEL

By Lluc Cerda

Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joins Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 to discuss the consequences for employees who take time away from the…

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COVID August 19th, 2022

Bringing back workers from COVID-19 or IDEL layoffs

By Lluc Cerda

Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joins Kelly Cutrara on 640 Toronto to discuss IDEL layoffs and the consequences for employers who do not…

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