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Can my employer ask me about my personal life outside work during the pandemic?
Partner Jon Pinkus on an employer's right to ask their staff what about their activities during personal time amid the COVID-19 pandemic…
COVID-19: Influx of business interruption claims to hit insurers – 640 Toronto
Partner Sivan Tumarkin joined Global News Radio to talk about business interruption insurance claim denials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Insurance Lawyer on Business Interruption Payout for COVID-19 – Toronto Star
Partner Sivan Tumarkin was interviewed by the Toronto Star for an investigation into COVID-19 business interruption insurance claim denials.
Employment Lawyer on Ontario COVID-19 Layoff Regulations – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru was asked by Global News to explain Ontario's new COVID-19 layoff regulation, and why it is misleading to employers…
Ontario’s Infectious Disease Emergency Leave doesn’t affect constructive dismissal
Partner Alex Lucifero tells CFRA's Ottawa Now why Ontario's new layoff regulation may have a negative impact on businesses struggling during COVID-19.
Pandemic Pay Problems and Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Regulation – 580 CFRA
Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA's Leslie Roberts about pandemic pay concerns and Ontario's new regulation affecting temporary layoffs.
Can I be forced by my employer to wear PPE at work?
A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP employment lawyer was asked by CBC News to answer a question about an employee's rights when asked to…
Employment Lawyer on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave
Partner Alex Lucifero explained Ontario's new layoff regulation on CTV Morning Live, and why employees can still collect full severance pay during…
Ontario makes temporary change to layoff regulations in attempt to help business
Partner Jon Pinkus told the Canadian Press why Ontario's new employment law regulation will create conflict between employers and employees.