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startek, severance pay
COVID March 10th, 2021

Startek closure in Kingston and severance pay

By Alex C. Lucifero

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

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COVID March 8th, 2021

Ottawa lawyer talks to CFRA about vaccinations at work

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfir joins Leslie Roberts on 580 CFRA to discuss vaccinations in the workplace.

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best buy canada, severance pay
COVID March 1st, 2021

Best Buy Canada laying off 750 workers as in-store sales slow

By Lior Samfiru

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

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COVID March 1st, 2021

COVID-19: Ministry of Labour confirms that layoffs are still constructive dismissals

By Jon Pinkus

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

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COVID February 24th, 2021

Policy Consideration for Vaccines in the Workplace Panel

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is participating in a webinar hosted by MyPolicies regarding vaccinations in the workplace.

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Coronaphobia, long-term disability
COVID February 17th, 2021

Coronaphobia and Long-term Disability Claims: 3 Things to Know

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Bombardier
COVID February 12th, 2021

Bombardier laying off 1,600 people, ending Learjet program

By Lior Samfiru

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

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COVID February 10th, 2021

Employment lawyer on paying back CERB

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer joins Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss the recent update on CERB repayments.

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A headshot of Employment Lawyer Mackenzie Irwin at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, to the left of the logos for radio station 900 CHML in Hamilton and Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.
COVID February 9th, 2021

Employee rights while working remotely

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Scott Thompson on CHML to discuss employee's rights while working from home.

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