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COVID May 27th, 2020

Coronavirus: Forcing parents back to work, Temporary Layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News to talk forcing parents back to work, return (or not) from a temporary layoff, and remote…

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COVID May 26th, 2020

10 days paid sick leave could be costly – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News that the federal government's plan for 10 days paid sick leave could be costly and difficult…

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COVID May 26th, 2020

COVID-19: Can I be fired for wearing a face mask to work? – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero on Newsatlk 580 CFRA explaining employee rights to use a face mask in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID May 25th, 2020

Employee Rights When B.C. Businesses Reopen: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Returning to work in BC? A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP lawyer joined CKNW to walk through employee rights as businesses reopen during the…

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COVID May 25th, 2020

Facebook could make staff take pay cut to work from home – 640 Toronto

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero joined Global News Radio to talk about Facebook's plan to reduce pay for employees who work from home.

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COVID May 22nd, 2020

Returning to Work in British Columbia during Pandemic: Global BC

By Lior Samfiru

Returning to work in BC? An employment lawyer spoke to Focus BC about your rights and your employer's obligations during COVID-19.

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COVID May 22nd, 2020

WestJet wants an exception from labour laws to lay off employees – 640 Toronto

By Gurlal S. Kler

Partner Gurlal Kler joined Global News Radio to dicuss the legalities of WestJet's request for an exemption from the Canada Labour Code…

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Worker rights when returning to work in Canada
COVID May 21st, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: Worker rights when returning to work in Canada – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News where he answered the top questions about employee rights when returning to work during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQ on Returning to Work in Canada
COVID May 20th, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQ on Returning to Work in Canada – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

An FAQ on returning to work in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic. Partner Lior Samfiru joined the Global Morning Show with answers.

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