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COVID March 12th, 2020

What you should do if your workplace closes due to COVID-19 – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer told Global News Radio what you should do if your workplace closes due to COVID-19.

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COVID March 12th, 2020

Coronavirus and Employment Rights – CBC Ottawa

By Alex C. Lucifero

CBC News Ottawa spoke to employment lawyer Alex Lucifero about coronavirus and employment rights as a growing number of business shut down.

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quarantine, employee rights
COVID March 11th, 2020

Employee rights while under coronavirus quarantine – 570 News

By Gurlal S. Kler

Employment lawyer Gurlal Kler spoke to 570 News in Kitchener about EI, time off for coronavirus quarantine and workplace rights for employees.

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COVID March 11th, 2020

Employment lawyer on EI benefits and COVID-19 – CTV News

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins CTV News Channel to react to the federal government's changes to Employment Insurance benefits.

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COVID March 10th, 2020

Your rights if you’re told to stay away from work because of COVID-19 – Toronto Star

By Jon Pinkus

The Toronto Star spoke to partner Jon Pinkus Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about workers' rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Employment Law March 8th, 2020

Swearing at your boss: Termination for cause?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explains why you may still be owed severance pay if you are fired for swearing at your boss.

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Employment Law March 5th, 2020

Senators CEO claims he was fired after swearing at owner – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero joins Newstalk 580 CFRA to explain whether swearing at your boss is grounds for dismissal.

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coronavirus, self-quarantine
COVID March 4th, 2020

What are an employee’s rights during a coronavirus outbreak? – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about rights for employees in Ontario during the coronavirus outbreak when they are told to…

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employer rights, coronavirus outbreak
COVID March 3rd, 2020

Employer Rights and Obligations During a Coronavirus Outbreak – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Global News Radio 980 CKNW about an employer's responsibilities and rights are during a coronavirus outbreak.

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