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COVID June 10th, 2020

Parents’ rights as childcare centres reopen in Ontario

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru told 640 Toronto's Mike Stafford about a parent's workplace rights as daycare and childcare spots reopen in Ontario.

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Can I stay home from work to look after my children
COVID June 10th, 2020

Ontario is allowing child-care centres to reopen. Do I have to return to work?

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario is allowing child-care centres to reopen. What rights to employees have if they still can't get a daycare spot or are…

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CERB, CERB expanded, notebook
COVID June 10th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on draft legislation and possible CERB penalties – CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Mike Smyth on CKNW about draft legislation that seeks to heavily penalize Canadians who take advantage of…

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COVID June 10th, 2020

Can my employer ask me about my personal life outside work during the pandemic?

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus on an employer's right to ask their staff what about their activities during personal time amid the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Canada Emergency Response Benefit
COVID June 9th, 2020

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Guide

By Lior Samfiru

This is your guide to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). Learn how to apply for benefits from the Government of Canada…

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Employment Law June 4th, 2020

The Four Day Work Week in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

With Prime Minister Trudeau's announcement encouraging a 4 day work week Canadians, many questions remain as to how this will impact existing…

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COVID-19: New Ontario Regulation Hurts Employees, Misleads Employers
COVID June 4th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Ontario COVID-19 Layoff Regulations – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru was asked by Global News to explain Ontario's new COVID-19 layoff regulation, and why it is misleading to employers…

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A photo of Kristy Cameron, host of Ottawa Now on radio station Newstalk 580 CFRA.
COVID June 3rd, 2020

Ontario’s Infectious Disease Emergency Leave doesn’t affect constructive dismissal

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero tells CFRA's Ottawa Now why Ontario's new layoff regulation may have a negative impact on businesses struggling during COVID-19.

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leslie roberts, cfra
COVID June 3rd, 2020

Pandemic Pay Problems and Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Regulation – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA's Leslie Roberts about pandemic pay concerns and Ontario's new regulation affecting temporary layoffs.

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