COVID

Lior Samfiru, Global News Radio, vaccinations in the workplace
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Mike Smythe on 980 CKNW to discuss mandating vaccinations in the workplace.

Kelowna long-term care home employee rights: Global BC
A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Global BC to comment on a recent outbreak at a long-term care home and its employees' rights.

Startek closure in Kingston and severance pay
Startek is closing its Kingston office and laying off 300 employees.. Find out what their rights to severance pay are and what…

Ottawa lawyer talks to CFRA about vaccinations at work
Employment lawyer Lior Samfir joins Leslie Roberts on 580 CFRA to discuss vaccinations in the workplace.

Best Buy Canada laying off 750 workers as in-store sales slow
Best Buy Canada is laying off 750 employees due to a decline in physical store sales. Find out what their rights to…

COVID-19: Ministry of Labour confirms that layoffs are still constructive dismissals
An update to the Employment Standards Act by the Ministry of Labour confirms that COVID-19 layoffs can result in a severance package…

Policy Consideration for Vaccines in the Workplace Panel
An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is participating in a webinar hosted by MyPolicies regarding vaccinations in the workplace.

Coronaphobia and Long-term Disability Claims: 3 Things to Know
Suffering from Coronaphobia? Disability Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin explains 3 things you need to be aware of when you claim long-term disability benefits.

Bombardier laying off 1,600 people, ending Learjet program
Bombardier is laying off 1,600 employees. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized Bombardier employees and what their rights are.