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COVID June 26th, 2020

Supreme Court backs Uber drivers in decision on $400M class action lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

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

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COVID June 26th, 2020

Supreme Court rules in favour of Uber driver in lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

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

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COVID-19: New Ontario Regulation Hurts Employees, Misleads Employers
COVID June 22nd, 2020

CERB extension delays tough questions for workers hurt by COVID-19 – Maclean’s

By Lior Samfiru

What will happen to Canadians still out of work when the CERB ends? Partner Lior Samfiru addressed the matter in an interview…

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COVID June 15th, 2020

Company asks employees to lie, use vacation time but still work – 640 Toronto

By Lumi Pungea

Partner Lumi Pungea spoke to Global News Radio 640 Toronto about an Ottawa CEO's request that employees lie about vacation time use…

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CERB, CERB expanded, notebook
COVID June 10th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on draft legislation and possible CERB penalties – CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Mike Smyth on CKNW about draft legislation that seeks to heavily penalize Canadians who take advantage of…

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COVID June 4th, 2020

Insurance Lawyer on Business Interruption Payout for COVID-19 – Toronto Star

By Sivan Tumarkin

Partner Sivan Tumarkin was interviewed by the Toronto Star for an investigation into COVID-19 business interruption insurance claim denials.

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COVID June 2nd, 2020

Can I be forced by my employer to wear PPE at work?

By Lior Samfiru

A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP employment lawyer was asked by CBC News to answer a question about an employee's rights when asked to…

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COVID May 28th, 2020

Employee rights when providing at-home services – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

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

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COVID May 27th, 2020

Working from home during coronavirus: employee expenses – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about what costs employees can ask their employer to cover when they work from home.

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