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COVID-19: Employment rights when returning to work in Alberta
Partner Lior Samfiru explains what your employee rights are as businesses start to reopen across Alberta, Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal support for seniors and questions on return to work: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer reviewed the federal government's latest financial support during COVID-19 and took calls from CKNW listeners.

Rights When Returning to Work During COVID-19 in BC: News 1130
A Vancouver employment lawyer spoke to News 1130 about what you need to know when you return to work in B.C. during…

Do I HAVE to go back to work during the COVID-19 pandemic? – 980 CKNW
Do I HAVE to go back to work during the COVID-19 pandemic? Partner Lior Samfiru answered that question and more on Global…

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

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

Employment lawyer on returning to work during and after COVID-19 – Canadian Press
The Canadian Press asked Partner Lior Samfiru of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to answer questions about returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Unemployment numbers in Canada & recall from a layoff – Corus Radio
Partner Lior Samfiru talks on the latest unemployment numbers from StatsCan, being recalled from a temporary layoff, and employee rights, on Corus…

COVID-19: Refusing to return to an unsafe workplace – Global News
Can you refuse to return to work in an unsafe enviroment? Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News why this question will likely…