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COVID April 22nd, 2020

Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru answers questions on Global News about Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic, including layoffs, CERB and pay cuts.

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COVID April 22nd, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: Coronavirus pandemic and pay cuts, return from a layoff

By Lior Samfiru

An Ontario employment lawyer on what to be wary of when accepting a pay cut and how seniority impacts return from a…

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COVID April 20th, 2020

Woman denied CERB due to pregnancy – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer explains how a pregnant woman was denied CERB, and why the failure could result in human rights claims against…

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COVID April 18th, 2020

COVID-19 exposes issues with Ontario’s long-term care facilities

By Tamar Agopian

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed long-running issues with Ontario’s nursing home and care facilities.

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COVID April 16th, 2020

Ottawa at Work: New Changes to CERB and Common Questions – 580 CFRA

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Ottawa at Work on CFRA to reflect upon the latest CERB changes and common employment law questions during…

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COVID April 15th, 2020

COVID-19: Long-term Care Homes and Resident Rights

By Tamar Agopian

Injury Lawyer Tamar Agopian explains the rights of residents, families & government responsibilities during the outbreak of COVID-19 in long-term care homes.

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COVID April 15th, 2020

Employment lawyer reacts to federal government CERB changes

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News Radio 640 Toronto to bring listeners up to speed on the changes to the federal CERB…

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COVID April 15th, 2020

CERB Expanded to include more Canadians hit by COVID-19 – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

The federal government has updated the qualifications for the CERB. Partner Lior Samfiru explained the changes on Global News Radio 980 CKNW.

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COVID April 15th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: Dangers of applying for CERB if you don’t qualify

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer for Hamilton joined 900 CHML to stress the dangers of applying for the CERB if you don't actually qualify.

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