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I want to home-school my child in September, will my employer accommodate me? – Globe and Mail
The Globe and mail asked employment lawyer Lior Samfiru what accommodations employers would have to make for parents who choose to home-school…

Transitioning from CERB to EI: What next?
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins the Jill Benett show to discuss the transition from CERB to EI and what that will mean…

COVID-19: Expectant parents worried for their maternity benefits
Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with Global News on the concerns of expecting parents and whether or not they will qualify…

COVID-19: Maternity Leave and Employment Insurance (EI) Issues
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the concerns expectant mothers have with their benefits amid COVID-19 on CityNews.

Who will benefit from an extension to the CEWS Program?
The federal government of Canada is proposing an expansion to the CEWS program. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins the Mike Farwell show…

Are reasons for termination changing due to COVID-19?
The termination of a mother in California for failure to keep her children quiet during work calls has ignited questions about workplace…

Canada’s Supreme Court votes against Uber appeal in Class Action Lawsuit
Lior Samfiru joins Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling against appeal in class action lawsuit.

Supreme Court backs Uber drivers in decision on $400M class action lawsuit
Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to CBC News about the Supreme Court's historic decision in the firm's $400M class action against Uber.

Supreme Court rules in favour of Uber driver in lawsuit
Partner Lior Samfiru shared his reaction to the Supreme Court's finding against Uber in his $400M class action lawsuit with Financial Post.