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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…
Employment Lawyer on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave
Partner Alex Lucifero explained Ontario's new layoff regulation on CTV Morning Live, and why employees can still collect full severance pay during…
Ontario makes temporary change to layoff regulations in attempt to help business
Partner Jon Pinkus told the Canadian Press why Ontario's new employment law regulation will create conflict between employers and employees.
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.
Coronavirus: Forcing parents back to work, Temporary Layoffs
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News to talk forcing parents back to work, return (or not) from a temporary layoff, and remote…
10 days paid sick leave could be costly – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News that the federal government's plan for 10 days paid sick leave could be costly and difficult…
COVID-19: Can I be fired for wearing a face mask to work? – 580 CFRA
Partner Alex Lucifero on Newsatlk 580 CFRA explaining employee rights to use a face mask in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facebook could make staff take pay cut to work from home – 640 Toronto
Partner Alex Lucifero joined Global News Radio to talk about Facebook's plan to reduce pay for employees who work from home.