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COVID May 7th, 2020

COVID-19: Recalled to work and long term disability claims – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA about returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability to claim long…

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COVID May 7th, 2020

Return to work in BC, COVID-19 Lawsuits & Sick Day Legislation: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer on 980 CKNW about employee rights and the return to work, COVID-19 lawsuits, and legislation for better sick day…

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COVID May 7th, 2020

Return to work in B.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic: Global BC

By Lior Samfiru

Global BC spoke to an employment lawyer about employee rights when your employer asks you to return to work during the COVID-19…

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COVID May 6th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: Return to work during COVID-19 pandemic

By Lior Samfiru

A Hamilton employment lawyer joined 900 CHML to examine an employee's right to refuse to return to work as businesses reopen during…

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COVID May 6th, 2020

COVID-19: Anxious about returning to work? Get the facts – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

Do employees have a right not to return to work while the COVID-19 pandemic is still in play? Partner Lior Samfiru spoke…

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COVID-19: Employee Rights when businesses reopen
COVID May 5th, 2020

COVID-19: Employee Rights when businesses reopen

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero answers questions on CTV News about Employee Rights When Businesses Reopen during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada.

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COVID May 4th, 2020

COVID-19: Lawsuits against long-term care homes and refusing unsafe work – 640 Toronto

By Sivan Tumarkin

Partner Sivan Tumarkin touched on the rights of residents at long-term care facilities and an employee's right to refuse unsafe work, on…

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COVID May 4th, 2020

Employee Rights when businesses open amid coronavirus pandemic – 630 CHED

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News Radio to guide employees and employers through their rights and obligations when businesses reopen.

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COVID May 4th, 2020

B.C. government extending temporary layoffs to 16 weeks

By Lior Samfiru

The maximum length of temporary layoffs in B.C. are being extended from 13 weeks to 16 weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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