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work from home, Will employees be paid during temporary coronavirus closures
COVID March 13th, 2020

Will employees be paid during temporary coronavirus closures? – 640 Toronto

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus explains employment rights for employees concerning pay during the coronavirus outbreak, on Global News Radio.

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right to refuse unsafe work
COVID March 13th, 2020

Your Right to Refuse Unsafe Work During the Coronavirus Outbreak

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employees have the right to refuse work under applicable health and safety legislation if the employees believe that a condition in the…

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coronavirus, coronavirus and employment rights
COVID March 12th, 2020

Coronavirus and Employment Rights – CBC Ottawa

By Alex C. Lucifero

CBC News Ottawa spoke to employment lawyer Alex Lucifero about coronavirus and employment rights as a growing number of business shut down.

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quarantine, employee rights
COVID March 11th, 2020

Employee rights while under coronavirus quarantine – 570 News

By Gurlal S. Kler

Employment lawyer Gurlal Kler spoke to 570 News in Kitchener about EI, time off for coronavirus quarantine and workplace rights for employees.

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Employment-lawyer-on-EI-benefits-during-coronavirus
COVID March 11th, 2020

Employment lawyer on EI benefits and COVID-19 – CTV News

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins CTV News Channel to react to the federal government's changes to Employment Insurance benefits.

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COVID March 10th, 2020

Your rights if you’re told to stay away from work because of COVID-19 – Toronto Star

By Jon Pinkus

The Toronto Star spoke to partner Jon Pinkus Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about workers' rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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swearing at your boss
Employment Law March 8th, 2020

Swearing at your boss: Termination for cause?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explains why you may still be owed severance pay if you are fired for swearing at your boss.

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swearing at your boss, fired for swearing
Employment Law March 5th, 2020

Senators CEO claims he was fired after swearing at owner – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero joins Newstalk 580 CFRA to explain whether swearing at your boss is grounds for dismissal.

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coronavirus, self-quarantine
COVID March 4th, 2020

What are an employee’s rights during a coronavirus outbreak? – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about rights for employees in Ontario during the coronavirus outbreak when they are told to…

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