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COVID April 14th, 2020

CERB double payments and penalties – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News what happens if you are paid CERB funds twice, and penalties for applying when you don't…

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cbc, the national, covid
COVID April 6th, 2020

Gap in CERB support for gig economy workers – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke to CBC's The National about the lack of temporary financial support for some Canadians through the CERB…

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More aid needed for workers shut out of federal COVID-19 support, worker, fired
COVID April 6th, 2020

More aid needed for workers shut out of federal COVID-19 support

By Lior Samfiru

While the federal government is announcing more funding for workers during COVID-19, partner Lior Samfiru explains where they continue to fail Canadians.

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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-19 Action Plan
COVID March 25th, 2020

COVID-19 Action Plan: B.C.’s $5-billion economic response

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about the B.C. Provincial Government's COVID-19 Action Plan and how it will act to support you during the coronavirus pandemic.

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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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severance pay, covid-19
COVID March 21st, 2020

Jon Pinkus on Severance Pay and COVID-19 – Corus Radio

By Jon Pinkus

Jon Pinkus, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, explains how severance pay works on the Roy Green Show when somebody is let go…

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