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COVID May 6th, 2020

COVID-19: Anxious about returning to work? Get the facts – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

Do employees have a right not to return to work while the COVID-19 pandemic is still in play? Partner Lior Samfiru spoke…

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COVID-19: Employee Rights when businesses reopen
COVID May 5th, 2020

COVID-19: Employee Rights when businesses reopen

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero answers questions on CTV News about Employee Rights When Businesses Reopen during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada.

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COVID May 4th, 2020

COVID-19: Lawsuits against long-term care homes and refusing unsafe work – 640 Toronto

By Sivan Tumarkin

Partner Sivan Tumarkin touched on the rights of residents at long-term care facilities and an employee's right to refuse unsafe work, on…

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COVID May 4th, 2020

Employee Rights when businesses open amid coronavirus pandemic – 630 CHED

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News Radio to guide employees and employers through their rights and obligations when businesses reopen.

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CEWS Stressed Worker at laptop
COVID May 1st, 2020

How does the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) impact my temporary layoff?

By Lior Samfiru

Have you been laid-off or put on a temporary layoff? Associate Gregory Sills explains why it is important to know if your…

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COVID April 30th, 2020

Reopening Ontario, recalling younger employees and remote working – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero on Newstalk 580 CFRA talks employee rights when businesses reopen & the dangers of recalling younger employees from a…

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COVID April 29th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: Forced vacation days, HBC severance, Foodora

By Lior Samfiru

A Hamilton employment lawyer spoke to 900 CHML about severance for HBC and Foodora workers during COVID-19, and forced vacation days.

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COVID April 28th, 2020

Food delivery service Foodora says it’s closing – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

Foodora is closing in Canada. Partner Lior Samfiru told CBC News that the workers should be recognized as employees, entitling them to…

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COVID April 28th, 2020

Foodora leaving Canada and reopening Ontario amid COVID-19 – 640 Toronto

By Stan Fainzilberg

Employment Lawyer Stan Fainzilberg on Global News Radio discussing Foodora closing in Canada, and reopening Ontario and right to refuse unsafe work.

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