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COVID January 13th, 2021

Can an employee’s public actions lead to termination?

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News to comment on the consequences of Canadian employees breaking COVID-19 rules and regulations.

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Employment Law January 12th, 2021

Radio show hosts threatened with termination over personal opinions

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Mike Stafford on 640 Toronto to discuss the rights of employees in terms of free speech.

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Employment Law January 12th, 2021

Former hospital CEO receives major severance package

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employment lawyer Chantal Goldsmith joins Kelly Cutrara on 640 Toronto to discuss the recent termination of a hospital CEO and severance.

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COVID January 11th, 2021

Employee rights as WestJet announces more layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru speaks with the Calgary Herald regarding WestJet layoffs.

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Employment Law January 8th, 2021

WestJet cutting hours, laying off over fed COVID tests

By Lior Samfiru

The airline's employees are taking a hit after the federal government says it will require passengers to produce a negative COVID test.

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COVID January 7th, 2021

Toronto Public Health Releases New COVID-19 Workplace Safety Measures and Reporting

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

As of January 7, 2021, all workplace outbreaks will be published weekly, and TPH will disclose workplace outbreak information where a public…

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Employment Law January 5th, 2021

Google employees and unionization in Canada

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Arlene Bynon to discuss the possible unionization of Google employees.

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COVID December 22nd, 2020

Global News interview about requirement for workers to vaccinate

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru joins Yahoo News to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace.

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COVID December 18th, 2020

IDEL, COVID-19 Layoff Period Extended to July 2021

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Mike Stafford on 640 to discuss the recent extension of the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave.

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