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COVID April 24th, 2020

HBC fires employees just one day after pay cut in bid to save on severance

By Lior Samfiru

Hudson’s Bay Company has fired 94 employees just one day after imposing a 25% salary cut in an apparent attempt to avoid…

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COVID April 22nd, 2020

Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru answers questions on Global News about Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic, including layoffs, CERB and pay cuts.

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COVID April 22nd, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: Coronavirus pandemic and pay cuts, return from a layoff

By Lior Samfiru

An Ontario employment lawyer on what to be wary of when accepting a pay cut and how seniority impacts return from a…

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COVID April 20th, 2020

Woman denied CERB due to pregnancy – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer explains how a pregnant woman was denied CERB, and why the failure could result in human rights claims against…

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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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Honeywell layoffs and severance pay
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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