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Food delivery service Foodora says it’s closing – CBC News
Foodora is closing in Canada. Partner Lior Samfiru told CBC News that the workers should be recognized as employees, entitling them to…
Right to Work From Home, HBC Severance Issue, and Employer Rights – Corus Radio
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Corus Radio to talk a permanent right to work from home, HBC pay cuts and severance issues, and…
Hudson’s Bay accused of shorting employees’ severance pay – Global News
Global News reports on the news that Hudson’s Bay Company has short-changed more than 90 employees on severance pay one day after reducing…
HBC fires employees just one day after pay cut in bid to save on severance
Hudson’s Bay Company has fired 94 employees just one day after imposing a 25% salary cut in an apparent attempt to avoid…
Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru answers questions on Global News about Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic, including layoffs, CERB and pay cuts.
Woman denied CERB due to pregnancy – Global News
An employment lawyer explains how a pregnant woman was denied CERB, and why the failure could result in human rights claims against…
CERB Expanded to include more Canadians hit by COVID-19 – 980 CKNW
The federal government has updated the qualifications for the CERB. Partner Lior Samfiru explained the changes on Global News Radio 980 CKNW.
CERB double payments and penalties – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News what happens if you are paid CERB funds twice, and penalties for applying when you don't…
CERB Applications in British Columbia and Employment Law Q&A – 980 CKNW
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru answers questions and takes calls on 980 CKNW about the launch of the CERB and who qualifies in…