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COVID September 22nd, 2020

B.C. Employee Rights During Second Wave of COVID-19: Zee TV

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Zee Tv to discuss the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 and what it will mean…

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employer-tips-during-covid
COVID September 18th, 2020

COVID-19: What should business owners know?

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Canaccord's Greg Goernet to discuss tips for employers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

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mountain equipment co-op, layoffs, severance
Employment Law September 15th, 2020

Mountain Equipment Co-op laying off 200 employees over COVID-19

By Lior Samfiru

MEC says that due to ongoing pandemic, they will "transition some staff from temporary layoffs to permanent layoffs."…

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amazon-privacy-issues-workers
Employment Law September 4th, 2020

Amazon workers privacy rights violated

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins the John Oakley show to discuss the privacy rights of Amazon workers and employees currently working from…

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returning-to-work
COVID September 1st, 2020

Returning to work during COVID-19: What do employment laws permit?

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins the Roy Green show to discuss employment law changes as the pandemic continues.

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An empty bottle of coke lies on the pavement as the sun sets behind it. Coca-Cola employees are entitled to severance packages.
Employment Law September 1st, 2020

Coca-Cola laying off, offering packages to 4,000 workers

By Lior Samfiru

Sales have decreased dramatically as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with their latest report showing a 25% slump.

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An empty bottle of coke lies on the pavement as the sun sets behind it. Coca-Cola employees are entitled to severance packages.
COVID September 1st, 2020

Coca-Cola: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Coca-Cola (Coke)? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Canada Emergency Student Benefit, CESB
COVID September 1st, 2020

Canada Emergency Student Benefit: Your Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Canada has announced the Canada Emergency Student Benefit to assist students impacted by coronavirus. Find out if you qualify and the amount…

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press release, media
COVID August 31st, 2020

Uber trying to force drivers to forfeit rights with new contract

By Lior Samfiru

Uber is attempting to force its drivers to give up their right to participate in a $400-million class action lawsuit through a…

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