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Gap in CERB support for gig economy workers – CBC News

April 6, 2020

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke to CBC’s The National about the lack of temporary financial support for some Canadians through the Canada Emergency Response Benefits (CERB) program, including gig economy workers and construction workers.

Read Lior’s reaction on CBC News’ article here. You can also watch the video below.

1:07 – Lior explains where the CERB falls short for some Canadians.

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Lior Samfiru

National Co-Managing Partner

Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.

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