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COVID October 5th, 2021

Vancouver Lawyer on Accommodating Unvaccinated Workers: Global BC

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joins Global BC to discuss employee rights regarding unvaccinated coworkers.

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COVID October 5th, 2021

Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran on federal vaccination mandates

By Dan Balkaran

Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran joins Mike Smyth on 980 CKNW to discuss mandatory vaccinations and employee rights.

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COVID October 4th, 2021

Complying with vaccine mandates and severance

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus speaks with the Globe and Mail on complying with vaccine mandates and termination.

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COVID September 28th, 2021

Athletes and employee rights to refusing vaccination

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn joins CBC News to comment on vaccines in the workplace and employee rights to severance.

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COVID September 25th, 2021

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) – Your Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about the Canada Relief Benefit (CRB) that the Canadian Government is launching to provide financial assistance to workers impacted by COVID-19.

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Employment Law September 12th, 2021

Sterling Capital: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Sterling Capital? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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COVID August 27th, 2021

Employment lawyer on Air Canada’s vaccine policy

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith speaks with the Canadian Press on Air Canada's vaccine policy.

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COVID August 25th, 2021

Lawyer Jon Pinkus on enforcing vaccines in the workplace in BC

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Adam Stirling on mandatory vaccines in the workplace and employee rights.

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COVID August 25th, 2021

Employment lawyer on B.C vaccine passports

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Global News Radio 980 CKNW with Jill Bennett to discuss proof of vaccination in B.C.

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