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Sexism at work while working from home: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer discussed a survey that alleged women working remotely are told to dress sexier, on the Lynda Steele show.

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…

An end to CERB announced by Prime Minister Trudeau: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer joined the Lynda Steele Show to discuss what Canadians can expect next with CERB coming to an end.

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…

Permanent to Part Time Employment Status – Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the decision by Pan Pacific Hotel to change the status of their permanent staff to casual workers…

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…

What Employees on a Temporary Layoff in BC Should Know: CKNW
What are the rules of a temporary layoff and what should an employee on layoff do if they have gone past the…

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.