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COVID August 14th, 2020

Sexism at work while working from home: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer discussed a survey that alleged women working remotely are told to dress sexier, on the Lynda Steele show.

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COVID August 10th, 2020

COVID-19: Expectant parents worried for their maternity benefits

By Lior Samfiru

Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with Global News on the concerns of expecting parents and whether or not they will qualify…

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COVID August 5th, 2020

An end to CERB announced by Prime Minister Trudeau: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joined the Lynda Steele Show to discuss what Canadians can expect next with CERB coming to an end.

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COVID July 27th, 2020

COVID-19: Maternity Leave and Employment Insurance (EI) Issues

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the concerns expectant mothers have with their benefits amid COVID-19 on CityNews.

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COVID July 22nd, 2020

Who will benefit from an extension to the CEWS Program?

By Jon Pinkus

The federal government of Canada is proposing an expansion to the CEWS program. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins the Mike Farwell show…

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COVID July 22nd, 2020

Permanent to Part Time Employment Status – Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the decision by Pan Pacific Hotel to change the status of their permanent staff to casual workers…

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COVID July 6th, 2020

Are reasons for termination changing due to COVID-19?

By Lior Samfiru

The termination of a mother in California for failure to keep her children quiet during work calls has ignited questions about workplace…

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COVID June 29th, 2020

What Employees on a Temporary Layoff in BC Should Know: CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

What are the rules of a temporary layoff and what should an employee on layoff do if they have gone past the…

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Employment Law June 26th, 2020

Canada’s Supreme Court votes against Uber appeal in Class Action Lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

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

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