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best buy canada, severance pay
COVID March 1st, 2021

Best Buy Canada laying off 750 workers as in-store sales slow

By Lior Samfiru

Best Buy Canada is laying off 750 employees due to a decline in physical store sales. Find out what their rights to…

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Employment Law February 24th, 2021

Lior Samfiru on the future of Uber after U.K Supreme Court ruling

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Jill Bennett on Global News Radio's 980 CKNW to discuss the U.K Supreme Court's Uber ruling.

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Employment Law February 19th, 2021

Lawyer comments on U.K Supreme Court Uber decision

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer joined CBC Radio On The Coast to discuss the recent U.K Supreme Court's decision on Uber drivers.

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uk supreme court, uber lawsuit, contractors
Employment Law February 19th, 2021

Uber drivers are employees not contractors, says UK Supreme Court

By Lior Samfiru

Uber drivers must be treated as employees rather than self-employed independent contractors, says the UK's Supreme Court. Partner Lior Samfiru reacts to…

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Coronaphobia, long-term disability
COVID February 17th, 2021

Coronaphobia and Long-term Disability Claims: 3 Things to Know

By Sivan Tumarkin

Suffering from Coronaphobia? Disability Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin explains 3 things you need to be aware of when you claim long-term disability benefits.

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Bombardier
COVID February 12th, 2021

Bombardier laying off 1,600 people, ending Learjet program

By Lior Samfiru

Bombardier is laying off 1,600 employees. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized Bombardier employees and what their rights are.

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COVID February 10th, 2021

Employment lawyer on paying back CERB

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer joins Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss the recent update on CERB repayments.

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Air Canada
COVID February 9th, 2021

Air Canada cutting 1,500 jobs and suspending additional flights

By Lior Samfiru

Air Canada has announced additional layoffs and service cuts in response to ongoing air travel restrictions in the country due to the…

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Bell Media, severance pay for bell media employees
COVID February 4th, 2021

Bell Media severance after jobs cut across Canada in February 2021

By Lior Samfiru

Bell Media has laid off over 200 employees in on-air, sales, and newsroom positions across Canada. Find out what their rights to…

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