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Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQ on Returning to Work in Canada
COVID May 20th, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQ on Returning to Work in Canada – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

An FAQ on returning to work in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic. Partner Lior Samfiru joined the Global Morning Show with answers.

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COVID May 20th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: HBC Severance Win, MLB pay cuts, not recalled to work

By Lior Samfiru

An Ontario employment lawyer on the severance win against HBC, MLB pay cuts and your severance rights, on 900 CHML in Hamilton.

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COVID May 19th, 2020

Cancelled Events Due to COVID-19: Impact on Seasonal Workers

By Lior Samfiru

The cancellation of seasonal events has raised many questions about seasonal and fixed-term employment. Find out more about employment rights for seasonal…

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COVID May 19th, 2020

Recalling employees back to work and COVID-19 – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA about employee rights as Ontario continues to ease restrictions on workplaces amid COVID-19.

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COVID May 14th, 2020

COVID-19: Employment rights when returning to work in Alberta

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru explains what your employee rights are as businesses start to reopen across Alberta, Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID May 14th, 2020

If I contract COVID-19 at work, am I covered by WSIB? – CBC News

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus talked to CBC News about filing a claim with WSIB if an employee contracts COVID-19 from their workplace.

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COVID May 14th, 2020

COVID-19: List of Businesses that Can Open in Ontario

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has compiled a list of the businesses in Ontario that are permitted to reopen as of May 14, 2020.

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COVID May 14th, 2020

COVID-19: Can my employer use tracking technology to monitor me at work?

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru on Global News Radio explaining employee rights as companies across Canada adopt technology to combat the spread of COVID-19.

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COVID May 13th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: Layoffs, recalls, and tracking technology

By Lior Samfiru

Hamilton employment lawyer on Global News Radio discussing layoffs, recalls, and the proliferation of tracking technology at work during COVID-19.

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