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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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Should salaried employees receive extra pay in a Leap Year, leap year, extra pay
Employment Law March 3rd, 2020

Receiving extra pay during a leap year: Employment lawyer on 640 Toronto

By Stan Fainzilberg

Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg told Global News Radio what an employee's rights to extra pay are in a leap year.

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jury duty, Canadian tire
Employment Law March 2nd, 2020

Canadian Tire under fire for not paying employee for jury duty – 640 Toronto

By Stan Fainzilberg

A Toronto judge wrote scathing letters to companies who initially refused to pay employees during jury duty. An employment lawyer explains your…

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Nordia, severance pay, nordia employees
Employment Law February 29th, 2020

Nordia Employees and Severance Pay

By Jennifer Corbett

Were you recently let go as an employee at a Nordia call centre in Ontario? Find out what your rights to severance…

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#Metoo Movement Woman Holding Sign
Employment Law February 27th, 2020

Silent No More: the Weinstein Verdict, #metoo and Employer Obligations

By Lior Samfiru

One of the most critical things that the Weinstein case exposed was the appalling culture of silence that existed around him. His…

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COVID February 27th, 2020

Handling a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic at Work

By Lior Samfiru

An employee is refusing to self-isolate after returing from coronavirus-stricken Wuhan. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains what their rights are on Global…

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