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COVID July 7th, 2020

What can employers expect from their employees while working remotely?

By Alex C. Lucifero

With many employees still working from home, work responsibilities and childcare have proven to be an issue. Alex Lucifero joins Ottawa Now…

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COVID July 7th, 2020

COVID-19: Employment Rights for Working Parents when Kids Return to School

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru on Global News Radio discussing working parents' rights ahead of uncertain back-to-school plans for the fall.

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COVID July 6th, 2020

Are reasons for termination changing due to COVID-19?

By Lior Samfiru

The termination of a mother in California for failure to keep her children quiet during work calls has ignited questions about workplace…

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COVID July 3rd, 2020

Employment lawyer on California Mom’s Termination

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero told CTV News why an employer was wrong to fire an employee for cause after her children interfered with…

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COVID July 3rd, 2020

COVID-19: Employee Vacation Requests in Ontario

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus spoke to 570 News about a mandatory unpaid 14-day quarantine for vacationing workers traveling outside Canada.

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Employment Law July 3rd, 2020

Ensuring workers rights in the Uber Class Action Lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

In a win for workers' rights, the Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal from Uber. Legal counsel for the case…

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COVID July 2nd, 2020

Are workplace refusal claims changing as a result of Coronavirus?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Workplace refusal claims are on the rise in Ontario and are frequently being denied. Alex Lucifero joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now…

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Employment Law July 2nd, 2020

What the Uber Class Action Lawsuit could mean for independent contractors

By Alex C. Lucifero

The Supreme Court of Canada decides to dismiss Uber's appeal in a win for independent contract workers; what will this mean for…

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COVID June 30th, 2020

Are more employees refusing to return to work during COVID-19?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Workplace refusals seem to be growing in number in Ontario. Alex Lucifero discusses how to navigate workspace safety complaints during coronavirus with…

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