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Pregnant Woman Maternity Leave Ontario British Columbia
COVID April 27th, 2020

COVID-19: Pregnancy, Maternity, and Parental Leave Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru explains why pregnant woman in Canada who are incorrectly denied CERB payments may be able to file a human rights…

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COVID April 26th, 2020

Right to Work From Home, HBC Severance Issue, and Employer Rights – Corus Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Corus Radio to talk a permanent right to work from home, HBC pay cuts and severance issues, and…

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COVID April 26th, 2020

Hudson’s Bay accused of shorting employees’ severance pay – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

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…

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COVID April 24th, 2020

HBC fires employees just one day after pay cut in bid to save on severance

By Lior Samfiru

Hudson’s Bay Company has fired 94 employees just one day after imposing a 25% salary cut in an apparent attempt to avoid…

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employee rights, covid-19, global news, antony robart
COVID April 22nd, 2020

Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru answers questions on Global News about Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic, including layoffs, CERB and pay cuts.

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COVID April 20th, 2020

Woman denied CERB due to pregnancy – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer explains how a pregnant woman was denied CERB, and why the failure could result in human rights claims against…

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COVID April 15th, 2020

CERB Expanded to include more Canadians hit by COVID-19 – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

The federal government has updated the qualifications for the CERB. Partner Lior Samfiru explained the changes on Global News Radio 980 CKNW.

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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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COVID April 6th, 2020

CERB Applications in British Columbia and Employment Law Q&A – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru answers questions and takes calls on 980 CKNW about the launch of the CERB and who qualifies in…

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