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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.

CERB extension delays tough questions for workers hurt by COVID-19 – Maclean’s
What will happen to Canadians still out of work when the CERB ends? Partner Lior Samfiru addressed the matter in an interview…

Company asks employees to lie, use vacation time but still work – 640 Toronto
Partner Lumi Pungea spoke to Global News Radio 640 Toronto about an Ottawa CEO's request that employees lie about vacation time use…

Employment Lawyer on draft legislation and possible CERB penalties – CKNW
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Mike Smyth on CKNW about draft legislation that seeks to heavily penalize Canadians who take advantage of…

Insurance Lawyer on Business Interruption Payout for COVID-19 – Toronto Star
Partner Sivan Tumarkin was interviewed by the Toronto Star for an investigation into COVID-19 business interruption insurance claim denials.

Can I be forced by my employer to wear PPE at work?
A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP employment lawyer was asked by CBC News to answer a question about an employee's rights when asked to…

Employee rights when providing at-home services – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about employee rights and safety when provide at-home services during the coronavirus pandemic.

Working from home during coronavirus: employee expenses – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about what costs employees can ask their employer to cover when they work from home.