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COVID May 11th, 2020

If I have more seniority at a company, should I be asked back to work first? – Globe and Mail

By Lior Samfiru

If I have more seniority at a company, should I be asked back to work ahead of my colleagues? Partner Lior Samfiru…

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global news
COVID May 11th, 2020

Canadian employers using location-tracking against COVID-19 – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Can your employer using tracing apps to track your movements during COVID-19 pandemic? Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about employee…

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Canadian Press, the canadian press, breaking news
COVID May 10th, 2020

Employment lawyer on returning to work during and after COVID-19 – Canadian Press

By Lior Samfiru

The Canadian Press asked Partner Lior Samfiru of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to answer questions about returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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corus radio, corus
COVID May 8th, 2020

COVID-19: Unemployment numbers in Canada & recall from a layoff – Corus Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru talks on the latest unemployment numbers from StatsCan, being recalled from a temporary layoff, and employee rights, on Corus…

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global news
COVID May 8th, 2020

COVID-19: Refusing to return to an unsafe workplace – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Can you refuse to return to work in an unsafe enviroment? Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News why this question will likely…

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The CBC News logo.
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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630 CHED, edmonton, global news radio
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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press release, media
COVID April 29th, 2020

Auto Insurance: Time to legislate COVID-19 rate cuts

By Sivan Tumarkin

Insurance companies should be legislated to reduce automobile premiums immediately for Canadian drivers who are doing no driving at all during COVID-19.

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The CBC News Logo.
COVID April 28th, 2020

Food delivery service Foodora says it’s closing – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

Foodora is closing in Canada. Partner Lior Samfiru told CBC News that the workers should be recognized as employees, entitling them to…

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