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COVID May 22nd, 2020

WestJet wants an exception from labour laws to lay off employees – 640 Toronto

By Gurlal S. Kler

Partner Gurlal Kler joined Global News Radio to dicuss the legalities of WestJet's request for an exemption from the Canada Labour Code…

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Worker rights when returning to work in Canada
COVID May 21st, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: Worker rights when returning to work in Canada – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News where he answered the top questions about employee rights when returning to work during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQ on Returning to Work in Canada
COVID May 20th, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQ on Returning to Work in Canada – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

An FAQ on returning to work in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic. Partner Lior Samfiru joined the Global Morning Show with answers.

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COVID May 20th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: HBC Severance Win, MLB pay cuts, not recalled to work

By Lior Samfiru

An Ontario employment lawyer on the severance win against HBC, MLB pay cuts and your severance rights, on 900 CHML in Hamilton.

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COVID May 19th, 2020

Recalling employees back to work and COVID-19 – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA about employee rights as Ontario continues to ease restrictions on workplaces amid COVID-19.

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COVID May 14th, 2020

If I contract COVID-19 at work, am I covered by WSIB? – CBC News

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus talked to CBC News about filing a claim with WSIB if an employee contracts COVID-19 from their workplace.

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COVID May 14th, 2020

COVID-19: Can my employer use tracking technology to monitor me at work?

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru on Global News Radio explaining employee rights as companies across Canada adopt technology to combat the spread of COVID-19.

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COVID May 13th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: Layoffs, recalls, and tracking technology

By Lior Samfiru

Hamilton employment lawyer on Global News Radio discussing layoffs, recalls, and the proliferation of tracking technology at work during COVID-19.

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COVID May 12th, 2020

COVID-19: Employee rights as businesses reopen in Canada – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global TV to reveal employment rights as businesses start to reopen across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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