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COVID March 11th, 2020

Employee rights while under coronavirus quarantine – 570 News

By Gurlal S. Kler

Employment lawyer Gurlal Kler spoke to 570 News in Kitchener about EI, time off for coronavirus quarantine and workplace rights for employees.

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COVID March 11th, 2020

Employment lawyer on EI benefits and COVID-19 – CTV News

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins CTV News Channel to react to the federal government's changes to Employment Insurance benefits.

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COVID March 10th, 2020

Your rights if you’re told to stay away from work because of COVID-19 – Toronto Star

By Jon Pinkus

The Toronto Star spoke to partner Jon Pinkus Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about workers' rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID March 4th, 2020

What are an employee’s rights during a coronavirus outbreak? – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about rights for employees in Ontario during the coronavirus outbreak when they are told to…

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COVID March 3rd, 2020

Employer Rights and Obligations During a Coronavirus Outbreak – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Global News Radio 980 CKNW about an employer's responsibilities and rights are during a coronavirus outbreak.

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COVID February 27th, 2020

Handling a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic at Work

By Lior Samfiru

An employee is refusing to self-isolate after returing from coronavirus-stricken Wuhan. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains what their rights are on Global…

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COVID February 6th, 2020

Managing Workplace Illness During the Coronavirus Outbreak

By Alex C. Lucifero

How can employees and employers manage the threat of infectious diseases in the workplace amidst the recent coronavirus outbreak?…

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