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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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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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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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Should salaried employees receive extra pay in a Leap Year, leap year, extra pay
Employment Law March 3rd, 2020

Receiving extra pay during a leap year: Employment lawyer on 640 Toronto

By Stan Fainzilberg

Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg told Global News Radio what an employee's rights to extra pay are in a leap year.

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jury duty, Canadian tire
Employment Law March 2nd, 2020

Canadian Tire under fire for not paying employee for jury duty – 640 Toronto

By Stan Fainzilberg

A Toronto judge wrote scathing letters to companies who initially refused to pay employees during jury duty. An employment lawyer explains your…

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opioid, shoppers drug mart
Disability/Personal Injury February 29th, 2020

B.C. Man hospitalized after pharmacy mistakenly gives him opioid – 980 CKNW

By Sivan Tumarkin

A B.C. man was hospitalized after being given the wrong prescription medication. Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin explains what his rights are on Global…

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COVID February 27th, 2020

Handling a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic at Work

By Lior Samfiru

An employee is refusing to self-isolate after returing from coronavirus-stricken Wuhan. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains what their rights are on Global…

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Employment Law February 27th, 2020

What are my employment rights if I’m asked to self-isolate? – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

What are your employment rights if you're asked to self-isolate? An employment lawyer answered that question on Global News Radio in Vancouver.

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