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COVID April 16th, 2020

Ottawa at Work: New Changes to CERB and Common Questions – 580 CFRA

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Ottawa at Work on CFRA to reflect upon the latest CERB changes and common employment law questions during…

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COVID April 15th, 2020

Employment lawyer reacts to federal government CERB changes

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News Radio 640 Toronto to bring listeners up to speed on the changes to the federal CERB…

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COVID April 15th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: Dangers of applying for CERB if you don’t qualify

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer for Hamilton joined 900 CHML to stress the dangers of applying for the CERB if you don't actually qualify.

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COVID April 15th, 2020

Employment Rights for Dofasco Workers During COVID-19 – Hamilton Spectator

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke to the Hamilton Spectator about the right to refuse work as Dofasco employees see a third case…

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COVID April 14th, 2020

CERB double payments and penalties – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News what happens if you are paid CERB funds twice, and penalties for applying when you don't…

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COVID April 8th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: How to qualify for CERB funds

By Lior Samfiru

A Hamilton employment lawyer joined Global News Radio 900 CHML to explain how to qualify for the CERB and employment rights during…

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COVID April 6th, 2020

CERB Applications in British Columbia and Employment Law Q&A – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru answers questions and takes calls on 980 CKNW about the launch of the CERB and who qualifies in…

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COVID April 6th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Applications for CERB and COVID-19 – 580 CFRA

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru joins host Kristy Cameron on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss the CERB, how to apply, and what to…

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COVID April 6th, 2020

Gap in CERB support for gig economy workers – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke to CBC's The National about the lack of temporary financial support for some Canadians through the CERB…

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