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COVID May 1st, 2020

How does the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) impact my temporary layoff?

By Lior Samfiru

Have you been laid-off or put on a temporary layoff? Associate Gregory Sills explains why it is important to know if your…

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COVID April 30th, 2020

Reopening Ontario, recalling younger employees and remote working – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero on Newstalk 580 CFRA talks employee rights when businesses reopen & the dangers of recalling younger employees from a…

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COVID April 29th, 2020

COVID-19: Ontario Needs to Legislate Auto Insurance Cuts – 640 Toronto

By Sivan Tumarkin

Partner Sivan Tumarkin told Global News Radio why Ontario needs to force Auto Insurance Companies to cut premiums during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID April 29th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: Forced vacation days, HBC severance, Foodora

By Lior Samfiru

A Hamilton employment lawyer spoke to 900 CHML about severance for HBC and Foodora workers during COVID-19, and forced vacation days.

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COVID April 29th, 2020

Auto Insurance: Time to legislate COVID-19 rate cuts

By Sivan Tumarkin

Insurance companies should be legislated to reduce automobile premiums immediately for Canadian drivers who are doing no driving at all during COVID-19.

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COVID April 28th, 2020

Food delivery service Foodora says it’s closing – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

Foodora is closing in Canada. Partner Lior Samfiru told CBC News that the workers should be recognized as employees, entitling them to…

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COVID April 28th, 2020

Foodora leaving Canada and reopening Ontario amid COVID-19 – 640 Toronto

By Stan Fainzilberg

Employment Lawyer Stan Fainzilberg on Global News Radio discussing Foodora closing in Canada, and reopening Ontario and right to refuse unsafe work.

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COVID April 27th, 2020

Temporary Layoff in B.C. During COVID-19

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or put on a temporary layoff in BC? Associate Sandy Chen explains your rights in a layoff, severance pay, and…

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Pregnant Woman Maternity Leave Ontario British Columbia
COVID April 27th, 2020

COVID-19: Pregnancy, Maternity, and Parental Leave Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru explains why pregnant woman in Canada who are incorrectly denied CERB payments may be able to file a human rights…

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