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COVID September 9th, 2020

Will schools be responsible if a student contracts COVID-19?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Insurance lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joins Danielle Smith on CHQR to discuss the liabilities of contracting COVID-19 in the classroom or at work.

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COVID September 9th, 2020

Class Action launched against TD Travel Insurance

By Sivan Tumarkin

Insurance lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joins Newstalk 1010 to discuss the class-action lawsuit filed against TD Travel Insurance.

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COVID September 9th, 2020

Will employers allow employees to remain at home as schools open?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Ottawa Now to discuss employees' rights if their children contract COVID-19.

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COVID September 9th, 2020

TD class action lawsuit seeks compensation for trips cancelled due to COVID-19

By Sivan Tumarkin

A class action lawsuit launched against TD over denied travel insurance claims following trip cancellations due to COVID-19.

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COVID September 4th, 2020

Ontario extends COVID-19 layoff provision, jeopardizing employers

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario has extended a COVID-19 temporary layoff provision until Jan. 2, 2020. An employment lawyer explains employee rights, and impact on employers.

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COVID September 3rd, 2020

Teachers Union filing complaint over re-opening school plan

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Leslie Roberts on Ottawa at Work to discuss the complaint filed by the teachers union regarding schools…

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COVID September 3rd, 2020

Who is liable if a student contracts COVID-19?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Insurance lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joins Scott Thompson on CHML to discuss the ongoing dispute over school safety regulations and potential liabilities.

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COVID September 1st, 2020

Returning to work during COVID-19: What do employment laws permit?

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins the Roy Green show to discuss employment law changes as the pandemic continues.

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An empty bottle of coke lies on the pavement as the sun sets behind it. Coca-Cola employees are entitled to severance packages.
COVID September 1st, 2020

Coca-Cola: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Coca-Cola (Coke)? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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