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Lior Samfiru, Toronto Star
COVID March 25th, 2020

Employers asking workers to take pay cuts or use vacation for sick days

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru told the Toronto Star about the rights employees need to know, and employer obligations, during COVID-19.

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What employees need to know during COVID-19
COVID March 25th, 2020

What employees need to know during COVID-19 – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario is ordering non-essential businesses to close due to COVID-19. Partner Lior Samfiru explains employee rights on Global News Morning.

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A photo of Kristy Cameron, host of Ottawa Now on radio station Newstalk 580 CFRA.
COVID March 23rd, 2020

COVID-19 Workplace Questions and Answers on Ottawa Now – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Newstalk 580 CFRA host Kristy Cameron on Newstalk 580 CFRA to answer questions about COVID-19 workplace rights.

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severance pay, covid-19
COVID March 21st, 2020

Jon Pinkus on Severance Pay and COVID-19 – Corus Radio

By Jon Pinkus

Jon Pinkus, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, explains how severance pay works on the Roy Green Show when somebody is let go…

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COVID March 20th, 2020

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and COVID-19 Response

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP continues to provide comprehensive rights to individuals laid off or denied LTD during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, is featured on a split screen along with CTV Morning Live Ottawa anchor Leslie Roberts as they conduct a live interview about rights for workers during the COVID0-19 pandemic.
COVID March 20th, 2020

Alex Lucifero on CTV Morning Live: COVID-19 Employment Rights

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero provides a clear explanation about employee rights in a temporary layoff during COVID-19 on CTV Morning Live.

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COVID March 19th, 2020

With the announcement of federal funding for COVID-19 how will the rights of employees be impacted?

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer reviews how federal COVID-19 funding could impact workplaces.

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COVID March 19th, 2020

Wrongful dismissal claims coming from COVID-19 – 580 CFRA

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joined Bill Carroll on Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa to offer insight into wrongful dismissal claims and COVID-19.

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self-isolation
COVID March 18th, 2020

Employee rights and self-isolation during COVID-19 – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero walks through employee and employers rights during COVID-19 self-isolation on Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa.

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