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Leon’s Layoffs and Severance Pay
Have you been laid off from your job at Leon's? Read this blog to learn about your severance pay rights in Ontario…
COVID-19 Employment Insurance Benefits: The Facts
Get the facts on about changes to Canada's Employment Insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to apply for EI if…
COVID-19, Layoffs and Long-term Disability Claims
Find out how to apply for Long-term Disability coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what to do if the insurance company denies…
Jon Pinkus on Severance Pay and COVID-19 – Corus Radio
Jon Pinkus, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, explains how severance pay works on the Roy Green Show when somebody is let go…
Instituting telework agreements during the COVID-19 pandemic
Learn how to identify when an employee can start working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to create a telework agreement.
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and COVID-19 Response
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP continues to provide comprehensive rights to individuals laid off or denied LTD during the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19: Employment concerns for Canadians – Global News Radio
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined Drex on Global News Radio to address employment concerns during the coronavirus outbreak.
Jon Pinkus on forced self-isolation for employees – Global News
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus spoke to Global National's Jeff Semple about an employee's rights during self-isolation due to COVID-19.
Your Right to Refuse Unsafe Work During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Employees have the right to refuse work under applicable health and safety legislation if the employees believe that a condition in the…