Employment Law
Hudson’s Bay accused of shorting employees’ severance pay – Global News
Global News reports on the news that Hudson’s Bay Company has short-changed more than 90 employees on severance pay one day after reducing…
HBC fires employees just one day after pay cut in bid to save on severance
Hudson’s Bay Company has fired 94 employees just one day after imposing a 25% salary cut in an apparent attempt to avoid…
Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru answers questions on Global News about Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic, including layoffs, CERB and pay cuts.
Bill Kelly Show: Coronavirus pandemic and pay cuts, return from a layoff
An Ontario employment lawyer on what to be wary of when accepting a pay cut and how seniority impacts return from a…
Woman denied CERB due to pregnancy – Global News
An employment lawyer explains how a pregnant woman was denied CERB, and why the failure could result in human rights claims against…
Ottawa at Work: New Changes to CERB and Common Questions – 580 CFRA
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Ottawa at Work on CFRA to reflect upon the latest CERB changes and common employment law questions during…
Employment lawyer reacts to federal government CERB changes
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News Radio 640 Toronto to bring listeners up to speed on the changes to the federal CERB…
CERB Expanded to include more Canadians hit by COVID-19 – 980 CKNW
The federal government has updated the qualifications for the CERB. Partner Lior Samfiru explained the changes on Global News Radio 980 CKNW.
Bill Kelly Show: Dangers of applying for CERB if you don’t qualify
An employment lawyer for Hamilton joined 900 CHML to stress the dangers of applying for the CERB if you don't actually qualify.