COVID

COVID-19 and Maternity Benefits – Who will qualify?
An employment lawyer joined the John Oakley Show to discuss maternity and parental benefits during COVID-19.

Sexism at work while working from home: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer discussed a survey that alleged women working remotely are told to dress sexier, on the Lynda Steele show.

Class Action Lawsuit launched against Starbucks Canada
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News to discuss the $50 Million class action suit against Starbucks Canada.

WE Charity Layoffs and Severance Pay
Laid off or fired by WE Charity? Contract ended early? Find out how we can enforce your right to fair severance and…

Will parents be able to claim maternity benefits during COVID-19?
Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the possibility of changes to EI and CERB for maternity benefits with Global News Radio's Peter…

Shopify lays off staff in switch to remote work
Shopify is firing 30 to 50 international employees as a result of the Canadian e-commerce and tech behemoth's shift to remote work.

COVID-19: Expectant parents worried for their maternity benefits
Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with Global News on the concerns of expecting parents and whether or not they will qualify…

Ontario schools set to open in the fall – are parents and employers ready?
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Leslie Roberts on Ottawa at Work to discuss how parents should prepare for a return to…

Employment lawyer on working parents’ rights as schools reopen in the fall
Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero answers questions about the start of the school year and what it will mean for parents working from…