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COVID June 4th, 2020

Insurance Lawyer on Business Interruption Payout for COVID-19 – Toronto Star

By Sivan Tumarkin

Partner Sivan Tumarkin was interviewed by the Toronto Star for an investigation into COVID-19 business interruption insurance claim denials.

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COVID-19: New Ontario Regulation Hurts Employees, Misleads Employers
COVID June 4th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Ontario COVID-19 Layoff Regulations – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru was asked by Global News to explain Ontario's new COVID-19 layoff regulation, and why it is misleading to employers…

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COVID June 3rd, 2020

Ontario’s Infectious Disease Emergency Leave doesn’t affect constructive dismissal

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero tells CFRA's Ottawa Now why Ontario's new layoff regulation may have a negative impact on businesses struggling during COVID-19.

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COVID June 3rd, 2020

Pandemic Pay Problems and Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Regulation – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA's Leslie Roberts about pandemic pay concerns and Ontario's new regulation affecting temporary layoffs.

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COVID June 2nd, 2020

Can I be forced by my employer to wear PPE at work?

By Lior Samfiru

A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP employment lawyer was asked by CBC News to answer a question about an employee's rights when asked to…

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Infectious Disease Emergency Leave
COVID June 2nd, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero explained Ontario's new layoff regulation on CTV Morning Live, and why employees can still collect full severance pay during…

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COVID June 2nd, 2020

Walmart Tire & Lube Express Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Walmart employees let go from Tire & Lube Express locations should keep in mind these very important facts concerning their right to…

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COVID June 1st, 2020

Ontario makes temporary change to layoff regulations in attempt to help business

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus told the Canadian Press why Ontario's new employment law regulation will create conflict between employers and employees.

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COVID-19: New Ontario Regulation Hurts Employees, Misleads Employers
COVID May 29th, 2020

COVID-19: New Ontario Regulation Hurts Employees, Misleads Employers

By Lior Samfiru

A new regulation in Ontario hurts employee rights during the COVID-19 pandemic, and could be disastrous for employers during the ongoing crisis.

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