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Employment Law August 12th, 2021

Reverend Junia Joplin files wrongful dismissal lawsuit against Lorne Park Baptist Church

By Lior Samfiru

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COVID August 9th, 2021

Jon Pinkus on the possibility of vaccines for all employees

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Global News to discuss the possibility of vaccine passports.

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Employment Law August 9th, 2021

Harder for people 45 and older to get jobs, says new study

By Lior Samfiru

A new study reveals that if you are 45 years and older (Gen X), it is more difficult…

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A headshot of Canadian employment lawyer Jon Pinkus next to the Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and CBC News logos.
COVID August 5th, 2021

Jon Pinkus on federal vaccine policy

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins CBC News to comment on the federal vaccine policy.

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COVID August 5th, 2021

Employment Lawyer on mandatory vaccines for healthcare workers in B.C

By Lluc Cerda

Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joins Global News to discuss the possibility of mandatory vaccines for healthcare workers in B.C.

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COVID August 3rd, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines and ethics in the workplace

By Lluc Cerda

Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joins Global News Radio 980 CKNW to discuss employee rights and vaccines in the workplace.

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Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru's headshot next to 980 CKNW, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP logos
COVID August 3rd, 2021

Challenges with COVID-19 Vaccines at Work: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Mike Smyth on Global News Radio 980 CKNW to discuss vaccines in the workplace.

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COVID July 30th, 2021

COVID-19: Federal government extending CRB, wage subsidy amid Delta surge

By Lior Samfiru

The federal government is extending numerous COVID-19 benefits and programs an extra 30 days due to growing concerns about the spread of…

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COVID July 29th, 2021

How to respond if your boss pressures you to get the COVID-19 vaccine

By Jon Pinkus

Although federal and provincial governments in Canada are strongly recommending that individuals get the vaccine against COVID-19, it is…

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