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COVID June 29th, 2020

What Employees on a Temporary Layoff in BC Should Know: CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

What are the rules of a temporary layoff and what should an employee on layoff do if they have gone past the…

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Employment Law June 26th, 2020

Canada’s Supreme Court votes against Uber appeal in Class Action Lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru joins Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling against appeal in class action lawsuit.

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COVID June 26th, 2020

Supreme Court backs Uber drivers in decision on $400M class action lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to CBC News about the Supreme Court's historic decision in the firm's $400M class action against Uber.

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COVID June 26th, 2020

Supreme Court rules in favour of Uber driver in lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru shared his reaction to the Supreme Court's finding against Uber in his $400M class action lawsuit with Financial Post.

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COVID June 26th, 2020

Supreme Court Rules Against Uber in $400M Class Action, Delivers Historic Win for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

The Supreme Court of Canada issued a historical decision regarding our class action lawsuit against Uber.

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COVID June 25th, 2020

COVID-19: Refusing unsafe work during reopening – Citytv

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Citytv's Breakfast Television to discuss an employee's right to refuse work as Toronto reopens during COVID-19.

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Aurora Cannabis lays off over 700 employees and closes five facilities
Employment Law June 24th, 2020

Aurora Cannabis lays off 700 employees, permanently closes five facilities

By Lior Samfiru

Aurora Cannabis announced that it is slashing its workforce and closing multiple facilities in an effort to realign its operations.

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Employment Law June 24th, 2020

WestJet pandemic reorganization results in 3,333 layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

The international airline is laying off workers, restructuring management, consolidating its call centre and contracting out services.

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COVID June 23rd, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Facebook cutting pay for remote workers

By Lior Samfiru

Can working from home impact my compensation? An employment lawyer examines the recent announcement by Mark Zuckerberg on work from home compensation.

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