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COVID July 2nd, 2020

Are workplace refusal claims changing as a result of Coronavirus?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Workplace refusal claims are on the rise in Ontario and are frequently being denied. Alex Lucifero joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now…

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Employment Law July 2nd, 2020

What the Uber Class Action Lawsuit could mean for independent contractors

By Alex C. Lucifero

The Supreme Court of Canada decides to dismiss Uber's appeal in a win for independent contract workers; what will this mean for…

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COVID June 30th, 2020

Are more employees refusing to return to work during COVID-19?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Workplace refusals seem to be growing in number in Ontario. Alex Lucifero discusses how to navigate workspace safety complaints during coronavirus with…

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COVID June 30th, 2020

Coronavirus: Returning to work without childcare

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News to discuss no access to childcare and returning to work.

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Home Office Laptop, Notepad, and Coffee
COVID June 29th, 2020

What Employees on a Temporary Layoff in BC Should Know: CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

What are the rules of a temporary layoff and what should an employee on layoff do if they have gone past the…

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Employment Law June 26th, 2020

Canada’s Supreme Court votes against Uber appeal in Class Action Lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru joins Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling against appeal in class action lawsuit.

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COVID June 26th, 2020

Supreme Court backs Uber drivers in decision on $400M class action lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to CBC News about the Supreme Court's historic decision in the firm's $400M class action against Uber.

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Uber Driver
COVID June 26th, 2020

Supreme Court rules in favour of Uber driver in lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru shared his reaction to the Supreme Court's finding against Uber in his $400M class action lawsuit with Financial Post.

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COVID June 25th, 2020

COVID-19: Refusing unsafe work during reopening – Citytv

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Citytv's Breakfast Television to discuss an employee's right to refuse work as Toronto reopens during COVID-19.

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