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COVID April 12th, 2021

School closures and employee childcare obligations

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer joined Leslie Roberts on Newstalk 580's CFRA to discuss working parents' rights with school closures.

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Employment Law April 12th, 2021

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru on Tattleware and employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks with CBC News regarding apps that track employee movement and productivity.

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COVID April 9th, 2021

Can working parents be fired for staying home?

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins CityNews to discuss working parents' rights and employer obligations.

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COVID April 8th, 2021

Lior Samfiru on working parents’ rights with school closures

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks with the Toronto Star regarding working parents' rights as schools close in Toronto and Peel.

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COVID April 8th, 2021

National Post interview on employee rights and breaking COVID-19 rules

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer speaks with the National Post on employee and employer dilemmas as COVID-19 continues.

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COVID April 7th, 2021

Who is considered an essential worker in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Jeff McArthur on 640 Toronto to discuss what workers are considered essential and paid sick leave.

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COVID April 6th, 2021

COVID-19: Toronto, Peel School Closures and Rights for Working Parents

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru on employment rights for Toronto and Peel Region parents following school closures in April 2021.

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COVID April 6th, 2021

Alex Lucifero with CTV News on vaccines in the workplace

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News at 5 in Ottawa to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace.

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COVID April 5th, 2021

Jon Pinkus on employees breaking COVID-19 regulations

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Global News BC to discuss the recent terminations at Big White Ski Resort.

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