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COVID October 31st, 2021

Does the right to disconnect legislation need more details?

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins CBC Radio's Cross Country Checkup to discuss the right to disconnect legislation.

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Employment Law October 29th, 2021

Can my employer fire me while I am on leave?

By Lior Samfiru

It's possible for your employer to terminate your employment while you are on leave, but only in certain circumstances.

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COVID October 29th, 2021

Employment lawyer on COVID-19 legal disputes and employee rights

By Dan Balkaran

Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran speaks to the Journal of Commerce on COVID-19 employment legal disputes.

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Employment Law October 26th, 2021

Amazon hiring blitz and employment contracts for new, existing workers

By James Parker

Amazon Canada recently announced that it is hiring 15,000 new warehousing and distribution employees in communities across Canada this fall. The…

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Employment Law October 26th, 2021

Tesla to pay $137 million to worker following constant racial harassment

By Lior Samfiru

A federal court jury recently awarded Owen Diaz, a Black former Tesla employee, $137 million for repeatedly suffering racist slurs at the…

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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, CEWS
COVID October 23rd, 2021

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: The Facts

By Lior Samfiru

Facts about the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. Learn how to apply for employer benefits from the federal government in response to COVID-19.

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COVID October 22nd, 2021

‘Potential economic ruin for unvaccinated’: Employment lawyer on E.I

By Dan Balkaran

Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran speaks with Black Press Media regarding employment insurance eligibility and vaccine mandates.

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COVID October 13th, 2021

Employment lawyer on staffing shortages due to vaccination

By Dan Balkaran

Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran speaks to CBC News on staffing shortages as a result of vaccine mandates.

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Employment Law October 12th, 2021

Major Changes to Job Invalidates Original Contract

By Chris Justice

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