In the News

Do I HAVE to go back to work during the COVID-19 pandemic? – 980 CKNW
Do I HAVE to go back to work during the COVID-19 pandemic? Partner Lior Samfiru answered that question and more on Global…

COVID-19: Employee rights as businesses reopen in Canada – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global TV to reveal employment rights as businesses start to reopen across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If I have more seniority at a company, should I be asked back to work first? – Globe and Mail
If I have more seniority at a company, should I be asked back to work ahead of my colleagues? Partner Lior Samfiru…

Return to the workplace amid the novel coronavirus pandemic – 980 CFPL
What will a return to the workplace look like amid the novel coronavirus pandemic? Partner Lior Samfiru on 980 CFPL in London.

Canadian employers using location-tracking against COVID-19 – Global News
Can your employer using tracing apps to track your movements during COVID-19 pandemic? Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about employee…

Employment lawyer on returning to work during and after COVID-19 – Canadian Press
The Canadian Press asked Partner Lior Samfiru of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to answer questions about returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Unemployment numbers in Canada & recall from a layoff – Corus Radio
Partner Lior Samfiru talks on the latest unemployment numbers from StatsCan, being recalled from a temporary layoff, and employee rights, on Corus…

COVID-19: Refusing to return to an unsafe workplace – Global News
Can you refuse to return to work in an unsafe enviroment? Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News why this question will likely…

COVID-19: Recalled to work and long term disability claims – 580 CFRA
Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA about returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability to claim long…