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COVID August 5th, 2020

Will employers have to accommodate working parents in the fall?

By Lumi Pungea

Employment lawyer Lumi Pungea discusses the obligations for parents and employers as schools open in the fall on CBC Radio.

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COVID August 4th, 2020

Do parents have an alternative choice for childcare in the fall?

By Jon Pinkus

With children returning to school in the fall, the question of childcare seems to be answered. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Arelene…

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COVID August 4th, 2020

Rising concerns from parents and educators on returning to school

By Alex C. Lucifero

Returning to school in the fall has raised concerns for educators as well as parents. Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero discussess the implications…

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COVID July 27th, 2020

COVID-19: Maternity Leave and Employment Insurance (EI) Issues

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the concerns expectant mothers have with their benefits amid COVID-19 on CityNews.

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COVID July 23rd, 2020

COVID-19: Workplace refusals and a declining hospitality sector

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer discusses the ongoing concerns of workplace safety and unemployment in the hospitality industry with Ted Michaels on the Bill…

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COVID July 23rd, 2020

Has COVID-19 changed workplace safety policies permanently?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Ottawa at Work's Graham Richardson to discuss changing safety regulations at work as a result of COVID-19.

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COVID July 22nd, 2020

Who will benefit from an extension to the CEWS Program?

By Jon Pinkus

The federal government of Canada is proposing an expansion to the CEWS program. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins the Mike Farwell show…

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COVID July 22nd, 2020

Permanent to Part Time Employment Status – Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the decision by Pan Pacific Hotel to change the status of their permanent staff to casual workers…

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COVID July 15th, 2020

Pandemic Employment Questions: What Next?

By Lior Samfiru

A Hamilton employment lawyer discusses ongoing concerns over employment rights amidst the pandemic with Bill Kelly on 900 CHML.

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