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What will the start of a new school year look like for working parents?
Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg discusses the re-opening schools in the fall and what this will mean for working parents who choose not…

Will employers have to accommodate working parents in the fall?
Employment lawyer Lumi Pungea discusses the obligations for parents and employers as schools open in the fall on CBC Radio.

Do parents have an alternative choice for childcare in the fall?
With children returning to school in the fall, the question of childcare seems to be answered. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Arelene…

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

COVID-19: Maternity Leave and Employment Insurance (EI) Issues
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the concerns expectant mothers have with their benefits amid COVID-19 on CityNews.

COVID-19: Workplace refusals and a declining hospitality sector
An employment lawyer discusses the ongoing concerns of workplace safety and unemployment in the hospitality industry with Ted Michaels on the Bill…

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

Who will benefit from an extension to the CEWS Program?
The federal government of Canada is proposing an expansion to the CEWS program. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins the Mike Farwell show…

Permanent to Part Time Employment Status – Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the decision by Pan Pacific Hotel to change the status of their permanent staff to casual workers…