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Employment Lawyer on draft legislation and possible CERB penalties – CKNW

June 10, 2020

Canadians who make fraudulent claims for the coronavirus emergency benefit could face a fine of up to $5,000, a penalty double what they received in improper benefits and jail time. Those who refuse to go back to work could also face financial penalties.

CKNW’s Mike Smyth spoke to employment law firm Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about draft legislation the Liberal government is tabling later today that seeks to punish Canadians who have taken advantage of the CERB program.

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Lior Samfiru

National Co-Managing Partner

Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Practice Leader for the firm's Labour & Employment Law Group. His experience in countless successful cases and mediations on behalf of employees and employers, as well as his continued advocacy for the rights of workers, makes him one of the most skilled and sought-after labour and employment lawyers in Canada.

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