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COVID May 8th, 2020

COVID-19: Unemployment numbers in Canada & recall from a layoff – Corus Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru talks on the latest unemployment numbers from StatsCan, being recalled from a temporary layoff, and employee rights, on Corus…

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global news
COVID May 8th, 2020

COVID-19: Refusing to return to an unsafe workplace – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Can you refuse to return to work in an unsafe enviroment? Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News why this question will likely…

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COVID May 7th, 2020

COVID-19: Recalled to work and long term disability claims – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA about returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability to claim long…

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COVID May 6th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: Return to work during COVID-19 pandemic

By Lior Samfiru

A Hamilton employment lawyer joined 900 CHML to examine an employee's right to refuse to return to work as businesses reopen during…

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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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jeff mcarthur
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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630 CHED, edmonton, global news radio
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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