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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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Foodora Couriers, Dependent Contractors, Union
Employment Law April 27th, 2020

Foodora Closure: Severance Pay for Canadian Workers

By Lior Samfiru

Foodora will shut operations in Canada on May 11. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru says that it is quite possible that Foodora workers…

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Pregnant Woman Maternity Leave Ontario British Columbia
COVID April 27th, 2020

COVID-19: Pregnancy, Maternity, and Parental Leave Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru explains why pregnant woman in Canada who are incorrectly denied CERB payments may be able to file a human rights…

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COVID April 27th, 2020

Ottawa at Work: HBC slashes severance, CERB fraud, rent subsidy – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero on Newstalk 580 CFRA discussing HBC slashing severance after pay cuts, issues with the CERB and more on COVID-19…

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COVID April 26th, 2020

Right to Work From Home, HBC Severance Issue, and Employer Rights – Corus Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Corus Radio to talk a permanent right to work from home, HBC pay cuts and severance issues, and…

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COVID April 26th, 2020

Hudson’s Bay accused of shorting employees’ severance pay – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Global News reports on the news that Hudson’s Bay Company has short-changed more than 90 employees on severance pay one day after reducing…

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