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COVID January 18th, 2021

Can I work from home during Ontario’s stay-at-home order?

By Lior Samfiru

Does an employee have the right to work from home during Ontario's stay-at-home order? Associate Jonathan Margolin explains your rights.

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Are your travel plans worth the risk of losing your job
COVID January 18th, 2021

Are your travel plans worth the risk of losing your job?

By David Vaughan

Are your travel plans worth the risk of losing your job? Associate Boris Livshits examines the legalities and repercussions of vacationing during…

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COVID January 18th, 2021

Costco employees asking to work remotely

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer joined Leslie Roberts on 580 CFRA to discuss the rights of Costco office employees.

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COVID January 18th, 2021

Traveling during COVID-19: Cause for dismissal?

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Roy Green on 900 CHML to discuss the recent termination of Dr. Paul Woods and for cause…

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COVID January 14th, 2021

Will paid sick days be mandated in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins CBC's Matt Galloway to discuss paid sick days and employee rights.

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COVID January 14th, 2021

Concern for paid sick leave in Ontario rises

By Lior Samfiru

A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP employment lawyer joined 570 News to discuss paid sick leave in Ontario.

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COVID January 13th, 2021

Will London Health Science CEO receive payout after termination?

By Chris Justice

Employment lawyer Chris Justice joins 980 CFPL to discuss the termination of the CEO from LHSC.

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COVID January 13th, 2021

Termination for cause: Traveling during COVID-19

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer joins Devon Peacock on 980 CFPL to discuss termination for cause due to travelling during the pandemic.

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COVID January 13th, 2021

Terminated from Air Canada: Are you entitled to Severance?

By David Vaughan

Air Canada is reducing operations by 25% and laying off 1,700 employees. Associate Boris Livhsits explains what workers' options are in this…

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