Employment Law
COVID-19: Pregnancy, Maternity, and Parental Leave Rights
Lior Samfiru explains why pregnant woman in Canada who are incorrectly denied CERB payments may be able to file a human rights…
Right to Work From Home, HBC Severance Issue, and Employer Rights – Corus Radio
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Corus Radio to talk a permanent right to work from home, HBC pay cuts and severance issues, and…
Hudson’s Bay accused of shorting employees’ severance pay – Global News
Global News reports on the news that Hudson’s Bay Company has short-changed more than 90 employees on severance pay one day after reducing…
HBC fires employees just one day after pay cut in bid to save on severance
Hudson’s Bay Company has fired 94 employees just one day after imposing a 25% salary cut in an apparent attempt to avoid…
Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru answers questions on Global News about Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic, including layoffs, CERB and pay cuts.
Woman denied CERB due to pregnancy – Global News
An employment lawyer explains how a pregnant woman was denied CERB, and why the failure could result in human rights claims against…
CERB double payments and penalties – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News what happens if you are paid CERB funds twice, and penalties for applying when you don't…
Gap in CERB support for gig economy workers – CBC News
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke to CBC's The National about the lack of temporary financial support for some Canadians through the CERB…
More aid needed for workers shut out of federal COVID-19 support
While the federal government is announcing more funding for workers during COVID-19, partner Lior Samfiru explains where they continue to fail Canadians.