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paid sick days
COVID May 25th, 2020

10 days of paid sick leave proposed by Justin Trudeau

By Lior Samfiru

A quick look at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's proposal to provinces that employees be entitled to 10 paid sicks days in response…

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business, open
COVID May 25th, 2020

Employee Rights When B.C. Businesses Reopen: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Returning to work in BC? A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP lawyer joined CKNW to walk through employee rights as businesses reopen during the…

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Headshot of employment lawyer Lior Samfiru to the left of the Global News logo, which hovers above a dark blue band across the bottom of the image bearing the Samfiru Tumarkin LLP logo.
COVID May 22nd, 2020

Returning to Work in British Columbia during Pandemic: Global BC

By Lior Samfiru

Returning to work in BC? An employment lawyer spoke to Focus BC about your rights and your employer's obligations during COVID-19.

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prospera credit union
COVID May 22nd, 2020

Prospera Credit Union: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Prospera Credit Union? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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press release, media
COVID May 21st, 2020

HBC Corrects Course on Severance Pay After Law Firm and Public Pressure

By Lior Samfiru

Hudson’s Bay reverses its decision to withhold severance pay after a controversial layoff. Learn how Samfiru Tumarkin LLP exposed the issue.

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Worker rights when returning to work in Canada
COVID May 21st, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: Worker rights when returning to work in Canada – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News where he answered the top questions about employee rights when returning to work during the pandemic.

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canada goose layoffs, severance pay
Employment Law May 21st, 2020

Canada Goose lays off 125 workers due to pandemic slump

By Lior Samfiru

The company has laid off 2.5% of its global workforce due to lower demand for the company's signature fur-trimmed jackets.

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online seminar
COVID May 20th, 2020

Digital Imaging Association Seminar: Employee rights during COVID-19

By Chantel Goldsmith

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Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQ on Returning to Work in Canada
COVID May 20th, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQ on Returning to Work in Canada – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

An FAQ on returning to work in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic. Partner Lior Samfiru joined the Global Morning Show with answers.

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