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temporary layoffs
Employment Law February 19th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Rail Blockades and Temporary Layoffs – 640 Toronto

By Jon Pinkus

Via Rail and CN Rail have temporarily laid off 1,500 employees due to pipeline blockades. Partner Jon Pinkus on employee rights during…

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CN Rail, Via Rail, Temporary Layoffs
Employment Law February 19th, 2020

CN Rail Layoff, Via Rail Layoffs: Temporary Layoffs Amid Blockades

By Lior Samfiru

Via Rail & CN Rail have issued temporary layoffs to 1,500 employees as pipeline protests block railways. Learn about your rights during…

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Former Cineplex host claims he was paid in Scene points
Employment Law February 18th, 2020

Former Cineplex host claims he was paid in Scene points – 640 Toronto

By Jon Pinkus

Was it legal for Cineplex to compensate their pre-movie host in Scene points? Partner Jon Pinkus explains on Global News Radio.

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coffee breaks
Employment Law February 18th, 2020

Employment lawyer explains coffee breaks in Ontario

By Alex C. Lucifero

Find out what an employee's rights to a coffee break or smoke break are, and what to do if those rights are…

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bringing your child to work
Employment Law February 13th, 2020

Can an employer fire you for bringing your child to work? – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explains the rights of working Ontario parents when teachers are on strike and childcare options are not forthcoming.

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ontario teachers strike, can you take your child to work
Employment Law February 5th, 2020

Ontario teachers strike: Can you take your child to work? – 640 Toronto

By Lior Samfiru

What are an employee's rights when they have no childcare options during a teachers strike? An employment lawyer explains on 640 Toronto.

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Employment Law February 5th, 2020

Taking kids to work during teachers strike – CP24

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus told CP24 that you cannot assume your employer will accept you taking your kid to work if there's a…

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Uber Driver
Employment Law January 25th, 2020

Uber, Lyft Approved in BC as Legal Challenges Loom – The Star Vancouver

By Lior Samfiru

Uber & Lyft now have approval to operate in B.C. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru told The Star Vancouver that their stay may…

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severance pay when a business closes
Employment Law January 24th, 2020

Severance Pay When a Business Closes

By Alex C. Lucifero

Carlton Cards & Papyrus stores are closing in Canada. Partner Alex Lucifero on CTV News explains severance pay when a business closes.

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