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COVID June 10th, 2020

Can my employer ask me about my personal life outside work during the pandemic?

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus on an employer's right to ask their staff what about their activities during personal time amid the COVID-19 pandemic…

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COVID June 5th, 2020

COVID-19: Influx of business interruption claims to hit insurers – 640 Toronto

By Sivan Tumarkin

Partner Sivan Tumarkin joined Global News Radio to talk about business interruption insurance claim denials during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID June 4th, 2020

Insurance Lawyer on Business Interruption Payout for COVID-19 – Toronto Star

By Sivan Tumarkin

Partner Sivan Tumarkin was interviewed by the Toronto Star for an investigation into COVID-19 business interruption insurance claim denials.

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COVID-19: New Ontario Regulation Hurts Employees, Misleads Employers
COVID June 4th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Ontario COVID-19 Layoff Regulations – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru was asked by Global News to explain Ontario's new COVID-19 layoff regulation, and why it is misleading to employers…

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COVID June 3rd, 2020

Ontario’s Infectious Disease Emergency Leave doesn’t affect constructive dismissal

By Alex C. Lucifero

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.

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COVID June 3rd, 2020

Pandemic Pay Problems and Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Regulation – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA's Leslie Roberts about pandemic pay concerns and Ontario's new regulation affecting temporary layoffs.

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COVID June 2nd, 2020

Can I be forced by my employer to wear PPE at work?

By Lior Samfiru

A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP employment lawyer was asked by CBC News to answer a question about an employee's rights when asked to…

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COVID June 2nd, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero explained Ontario's new layoff regulation on CTV Morning Live, and why employees can still collect full severance pay during…

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COVID June 1st, 2020

Ontario makes temporary change to layoff regulations in attempt to help business

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus told the Canadian Press why Ontario's new employment law regulation will create conflict between employers and employees.

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