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COVID March 15th, 2020

Employee rights and obligations during COVID-19 in B.C. – 980 CKNW

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A Vancouver employment lawyer on what employees in B.C. need to know as workplaces are affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

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COVID March 14th, 2020

Employment lawyer discusses coronavirus and employment rights – 640 Toronto

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Global News Radio 640 Toronto to answer questions about coronavirus and employment rights.

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COVID March 13th, 2020

Jon Pinkus on forced self-isolation for employees – Global News

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus spoke to Global National's Jeff Semple about an employee's rights during self-isolation due to COVID-19.

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work from home, Will employees be paid during temporary coronavirus closures
COVID March 13th, 2020

Will employees be paid during temporary coronavirus closures? – 640 Toronto

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus explains employment rights for employees concerning pay during the coronavirus outbreak, on Global News Radio.

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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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coronavirus, coronavirus and employment rights
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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