Employment Law

Cancelled Events Due to COVID-19: Impact on Seasonal Workers
The cancellation of seasonal events has raised many questions about seasonal and fixed-term employment. Find out more about employment rights for seasonal…

If I have more seniority at a company, should I be asked back to work first? – Globe and Mail
If I have more seniority at a company, should I be asked back to work ahead of my colleagues? Partner Lior Samfiru…

Canadian employers using location-tracking against COVID-19 – Global News
Can your employer using tracing apps to track your movements during COVID-19 pandemic? Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about employee…

Employment lawyer on returning to work during and after COVID-19 – Canadian Press
The Canadian Press asked Partner Lior Samfiru of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to answer questions about returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Unemployment numbers in Canada & recall from a layoff – Corus Radio
Partner Lior Samfiru talks on the latest unemployment numbers from StatsCan, being recalled from a temporary layoff, and employee rights, on Corus…

COVID-19: Refusing to return to an unsafe workplace – Global News
Can you refuse to return to work in an unsafe enviroment? Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News why this question will likely…

COVID-19: Anxious about returning to work? Get the facts – CBC News
Do employees have a right not to return to work while the COVID-19 pandemic is still in play? Partner Lior Samfiru spoke…

Employee Rights when businesses open amid coronavirus pandemic – 630 CHED
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News Radio to guide employees and employers through their rights and obligations when businesses reopen.

How does the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) impact my temporary layoff?
Have you been laid-off or put on a temporary layoff? Associate Gregory Sills explains why it is important to know if your…