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COVID March 12th, 2020

What you should do if your workplace closes due to COVID-19 – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer told Global News Radio what you should do if your workplace closes due to COVID-19.

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COVID March 11th, 2020

Employment lawyer on EI benefits and COVID-19 – CTV News

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins CTV News Channel to react to the federal government's changes to Employment Insurance benefits.

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Employment Law March 8th, 2020

Swearing at your boss: Termination for cause?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explains why you may still be owed severance pay if you are fired for swearing at your boss.

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employer rights, coronavirus outbreak
COVID March 3rd, 2020

Employer Rights and Obligations During a Coronavirus Outbreak – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Global News Radio 980 CKNW about an employer's responsibilities and rights are during a coronavirus outbreak.

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Employment Law February 27th, 2020

Silent No More: the Weinstein Verdict, #metoo and Employer Obligations

By Lior Samfiru

One of the most critical things that the Weinstein case exposed was the appalling culture of silence that existed around him. His…

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Employment Law February 27th, 2020

What are my employment rights if I’m asked to self-isolate? – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

What are your employment rights if you're asked to self-isolate? An employment lawyer answered that question on Global News Radio in Vancouver.

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Ciena Corporation Layoffs and Severance Pay
Employment Law February 26th, 2020

Ciena Corporation Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ciena Corporation is laying off dozens of employees in Ontario. Were you let go? Discover your rights to severance pay.

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foodora couriers, right to unionize, dependent contractors
Employment Law February 26th, 2020

Foodora Couriers, Right to Unionize and Employment Rights – CBC News

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus spoke to CBC News Toronto about the importance of a labour board decision that designates Foodora couriers as dependent…

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Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus is interviewed by Global's Farah Nasser about layoffs at Via Rail, and why they're owed severance pay.
Employment Law February 20th, 2020

Temporary Layoffs, CN Rail Blockades & Employment Law – Global News

By Jon Pinkus

Discover the general rights of employees when they are placed on a Temporary Layoff. Partner Jon Pinkus discussed on Global News.

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