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Honeywell layoffs and severance pay
COVID April 15th, 2020

Employment Rights for Dofasco Workers During COVID-19 – Hamilton Spectator

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke to the Hamilton Spectator about the right to refuse work as Dofasco employees see a third case…

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COVID April 14th, 2020

CERB double payments and penalties – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News what happens if you are paid CERB funds twice, and penalties for applying when you don't…

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COVID April 8th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: How to qualify for CERB funds

By Lior Samfiru

A Hamilton employment lawyer joined Global News Radio 900 CHML to explain how to qualify for the CERB and employment rights during…

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COVID April 6th, 2020

CERB Applications in British Columbia and Employment Law Q&A – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru answers questions and takes calls on 980 CKNW about the launch of the CERB and who qualifies in…

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COVID April 6th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Applications for CERB and COVID-19 – 580 CFRA

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru joins host Kristy Cameron on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss the CERB, how to apply, and what to…

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COVID April 6th, 2020

Gap in CERB support for gig economy workers – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke to CBC's The National about the lack of temporary financial support for some Canadians through the CERB…

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More aid needed for workers shut out of federal COVID-19 support, worker, fired
COVID April 6th, 2020

More aid needed for workers shut out of federal COVID-19 support

By Lior Samfiru

While the federal government is announcing more funding for workers during COVID-19, partner Lior Samfiru explains where they continue to fail Canadians.

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Work Refusals During COVID-19
COVID April 1st, 2020

Work Refusals During COVID-19: Your Rights – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Jail guards are refusing to work due to coronavirus concerns. Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA about work refusals during…

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refuse to work due to COVID-19
COVID April 1st, 2020

Can I refuse to work due to COVID-19?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero discusses an employee's right to walk off the job or refuse to work due to COVID-19, on CTV…

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