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coffee breaks
Employment Law February 18th, 2020

Employment lawyer explains coffee breaks in Ontario

By Alex C. Lucifero

Find out what an employee's rights to a coffee break or smoke break are, and what to do if those rights are…

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Pier 1 Imports
Employment Law February 18th, 2020

Pier 1 Imports Closure and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Pier 1 Imports is shutting down all Canadian stores & filing for creditor protection. Discover the negative impact on employee severance packages.

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bringing your child to work
Employment Law February 13th, 2020

Can an employer fire you for bringing your child to work? – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explains the rights of working Ontario parents when teachers are on strike and childcare options are not forthcoming.

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Coronavirus Woman in Mask
COVID February 6th, 2020

Managing Workplace Illness During the Coronavirus Outbreak

By Alex C. Lucifero

How can employees and employers manage the threat of infectious diseases in the workplace amidst the recent coronavirus outbreak?…

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ontario teachers strike, can you take your child to work
Employment Law February 5th, 2020

Ontario teachers strike: Can you take your child to work? – 640 Toronto

By Lior Samfiru

What are an employee's rights when they have no childcare options during a teachers strike? An employment lawyer explains on 640 Toronto.

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Employment Law February 5th, 2020

Taking kids to work during teachers strike – CP24

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus told CP24 that you cannot assume your employer will accept you taking your kid to work if there's a…

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Uber Driver
Employment Law January 25th, 2020

Uber, Lyft Approved in BC as Legal Challenges Loom – The Star Vancouver

By Lior Samfiru

Uber & Lyft now have approval to operate in B.C. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru told The Star Vancouver that their stay may…

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severance pay when a business closes
Employment Law January 24th, 2020

Severance Pay When a Business Closes

By Alex C. Lucifero

Carlton Cards & Papyrus stores are closing in Canada. Partner Alex Lucifero on CTV News explains severance pay when a business closes.

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Employment Law January 22nd, 2020

Drummer Joey Kramer sues Aerosmith to keep playing – 640 Toronto

By Stan Fainzilberg

Does drummer Joey Kramer have a legitimate case against his Aerosmith bandmates? Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg discussed with Global News Radio.

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