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What if I can't work due to the coronavirus?
COVID April 2nd, 2020

What if I can’t work due to the coronavirus?

By Albert Klein

Find out what your options are if you can't work due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Information about government benefits and disability claims.

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COVID April 1st, 2020

What if I cannot work because the Coronavirus is affecting my mental health?

By Albert Klein

Find out what you can do if the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is affecting your mental health and affecting your ability…

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Work Refusals During COVID-19
COVID April 1st, 2020

Work Refusals During COVID-19: Your Rights – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Jail guards are refusing to work due to coronavirus concerns. Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA about work refusals during…

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COVID April 1st, 2020

Can I refuse to work due to COVID-19?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero discusses an employee's right to walk off the job or refuse to work due to COVID-19, on CTV…

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COVID March 31st, 2020

Bill Kelly Show & COVID-19: Reduced Hours, Wage Subsidy and CERB

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer joined Global News Radio to talk COVID-19 and a cut in hours, the CEWS, abuse of the CEWS, and…

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COVID March 31st, 2020

Coronavirus: What to know if you’ve been laid off – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru explains in an article on GlobalNews.ca the legal principles employers and employees must be aware of when it comes…

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COVID March 30th, 2020

Lior Samfiru on CFRA: Terminations, Severance Pay and COVID-19 – 580 CFRA

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru has a candid conversation with Bill Carroll on CFRA about termination and severance pay for employees during COVID-19.

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COVID March 30th, 2020

COVID-19 Employment Lawyer Q&A weekday mornings on Global News Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Weekday mornings at 8:20 a.m. ET on Global News Radio 640 Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru takes calls about COVID-19.

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COVID March 27th, 2020

Unionized Employees and Right to refuse unsafe work COVID-19 – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero discusses unionized employees' right to refuse unsafe work on CFRA after Service Canada closes all locations due to COVID-19.

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