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COVID June 2nd, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero explained Ontario's new layoff regulation on CTV Morning Live, and why employees can still collect full severance pay during…

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COVID June 2nd, 2020

Walmart Tire & Lube Express Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Walmart employees let go from Tire & Lube Express locations should keep in mind these very important facts concerning their right to…

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COVID June 1st, 2020

Ontario makes temporary change to layoff regulations in attempt to help business

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus told the Canadian Press why Ontario's new employment law regulation will create conflict between employers and employees.

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COVID-19: New Ontario Regulation Hurts Employees, Misleads Employers
COVID May 29th, 2020

COVID-19: New Ontario Regulation Hurts Employees, Misleads Employers

By Lior Samfiru

A new regulation in Ontario hurts employee rights during the COVID-19 pandemic, and could be disastrous for employers during the ongoing crisis.

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COVID May 28th, 2020

Employee rights when providing at-home services – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about employee rights and safety when provide at-home services during the coronavirus pandemic.

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COVID May 27th, 2020

Working from home during coronavirus: employee expenses – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about what costs employees can ask their employer to cover when they work from home.

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COVID May 27th, 2020

Coronavirus: Forcing parents back to work, Temporary Layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News to talk forcing parents back to work, return (or not) from a temporary layoff, and remote…

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10 days paid sick leave could be costly, home sick, sick from work, sick leave
COVID May 26th, 2020

10 days paid sick leave could be costly – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News that the federal government's plan for 10 days paid sick leave could be costly and difficult…

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COVID May 26th, 2020

COVID-19: Can I be fired for wearing a face mask to work? – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero on Newsatlk 580 CFRA explaining employee rights to use a face mask in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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