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COVID April 6th, 2020

CERB Applications in British Columbia and Employment Law Q&A – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru answers questions and takes calls on 980 CKNW about the launch of the CERB and who qualifies in…

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COVID April 6th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Applications for CERB and COVID-19 – 580 CFRA

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru joins host Kristy Cameron on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss the CERB, how to apply, and what to…

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COVID April 6th, 2020

Gap in CERB support for gig economy workers – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke to CBC's The National about the lack of temporary financial support for some Canadians through the CERB…

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Work Refusals During COVID-19
COVID April 1st, 2020

Work Refusals During COVID-19: Your Rights – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Jail guards are refusing to work due to coronavirus concerns. Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA about work refusals during…

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COVID April 1st, 2020

Can I refuse to work due to COVID-19?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero discusses an employee's right to walk off the job or refuse to work due to COVID-19, on CTV…

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COVID March 31st, 2020

Bill Kelly Show & COVID-19: Reduced Hours, Wage Subsidy and CERB

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer joined Global News Radio to talk COVID-19 and a cut in hours, the CEWS, abuse of the CEWS, and…

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COVID March 31st, 2020

Coronavirus: What to know if you’ve been laid off – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru explains in an article on GlobalNews.ca the legal principles employers and employees must be aware of when it comes…

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COVID March 30th, 2020

Lior Samfiru on CFRA: Terminations, Severance Pay and COVID-19 – 580 CFRA

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru has a candid conversation with Bill Carroll on CFRA about termination and severance pay for employees during COVID-19.

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COVID March 30th, 2020

COVID-19 Employment Lawyer Q&A weekday mornings on Global News Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Weekday mornings at 8:20 a.m. ET on Global News Radio 640 Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru takes calls about COVID-19.

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