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Employment Law June 18th, 2021

Can I get severance if I have already found a new job?

By Lior Samfiru

If an employee is making less money in their new position, their former employer must cover any difference in income between the…

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Employment Law June 16th, 2021

Employment Lawyer on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian armed forces

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with Global News to discuss sexual harassment and misconduct in the Canadian military.

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COVID June 11th, 2021

Alex Lucifero on the IDEL Extension

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss the extension of the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave.

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COVID June 10th, 2021

Ministry of Labour quietly updates its policy on the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

By Lluc Cerda

With little fanfare, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) has updated its policy on the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL). The MOL’s recently…

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Employment Law June 10th, 2021

Mackenzie Irwin on Harassment and Defamation

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Christine Van Geyn on Canadian Justice to discuss harassment in the workplace and defamation.

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Employment Law June 8th, 2021

Flexible working arrangements and employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on working arrangements. Learn more about your rights as a remote worker.

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Employment Law June 3rd, 2021

Alex Lucifero on Greyhound closure and layoffs

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss the recent Greyhound closure and employee rights.

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COVID June 2nd, 2021

Employment lawyer on CityNews discussing privileges for the fully vaccinated

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins CityNews to discuss possible privileges for individuals who have been fully vaccinated.

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COVID June 2nd, 2021

Employment Lawyer on Mandatory vaccines for long-term care employees

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News to discuss mandatory vaccines for long-term care workers.

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