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Your rights if you’re told to stay away from work because of COVID-19 – Toronto Star
The Toronto Star spoke to partner Jon Pinkus Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about workers' rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Swearing at your boss: Termination for cause?
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explains why you may still be owed severance pay if you are fired for swearing at your boss.
Senators CEO claims he was fired after swearing at owner – 580 CFRA
Partner Alex Lucifero joins Newstalk 580 CFRA to explain whether swearing at your boss is grounds for dismissal.
What are an employee’s rights during a coronavirus outbreak? – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about rights for employees in Ontario during the coronavirus outbreak when they are told to…
Employer Rights and Obligations During a Coronavirus Outbreak – 980 CKNW
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Global News Radio 980 CKNW about an employer's responsibilities and rights are during a coronavirus outbreak.
Receiving extra pay during a leap year: Employment lawyer on 640 Toronto
Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg told Global News Radio what an employee's rights to extra pay are in a leap year.
Canadian Tire under fire for not paying employee for jury duty – 640 Toronto
A Toronto judge wrote scathing letters to companies who initially refused to pay employees during jury duty. An employment lawyer explains your…
B.C. Man hospitalized after pharmacy mistakenly gives him opioid – 980 CKNW
A B.C. man was hospitalized after being given the wrong prescription medication. Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin explains what his rights are on Global…
Handling a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic at Work
An employee is refusing to self-isolate after returing from coronavirus-stricken Wuhan. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains what their rights are on Global…