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Globe and Mail
COVID March 25th, 2020

What to do if you’ve been newly laid off – Globe and Mail

By Lior Samfiru

Have you been laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru told the Globe and Mail what you need…

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Leon's, layoffs, severance
COVID March 25th, 2020

Leon’s Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Have you been laid off from your job at Leon's? Read this blog to learn about your severance pay rights in Ontario…

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Coronavirus and Employment Insurance in Canada
COVID March 25th, 2020

COVID-19 Employment Insurance Benefits: The Facts

By Lior Samfiru

Get the facts on about changes to Canada's Employment Insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to apply for EI if…

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CTV News Ottawa anchor Matt Skube shares a Skype split screen with Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, for a televised interview about employment law.
COVID March 25th, 2020

Lior Samfiru on COVID-19 and Workers’ Rights – CTV Ottawa

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru on CTV News at Five in Ottawa answering questions about employment rights, essential workers, and COVID-19.

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Lior Samfiru, Toronto Star
COVID March 25th, 2020

Employers asking workers to take pay cuts or use vacation for sick days

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru told the Toronto Star about the rights employees need to know, and employer obligations, during COVID-19.

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steve nash fitness world
COVID March 25th, 2020

Steve Nash Fitness World lays off all employees – Global BC

By Lior Samfiru

Steve Nash Fitness World has let go all of its employees due to COVID-19. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke to Global BC…

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What employees need to know during COVID-19
COVID March 25th, 2020

What employees need to know during COVID-19 – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario is ordering non-essential businesses to close due to COVID-19. Partner Lior Samfiru explains employee rights on Global News Morning.

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A photo of Kristy Cameron, host of Ottawa Now on radio station Newstalk 580 CFRA.
COVID March 23rd, 2020

COVID-19 Workplace Questions and Answers on Ottawa Now – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Newstalk 580 CFRA host Kristy Cameron on Newstalk 580 CFRA to answer questions about COVID-19 workplace rights.

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COVID-19, long term disability, LTD, COVID-19 and long term disability
COVID March 21st, 2020

COVID-19, Layoffs and Long-term Disability Claims

By James K. Fireman

Find out how to apply for Long-term Disability coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what to do if the insurance company denies…

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