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COVID May 12th, 2020

Do I HAVE to go back to work during the COVID-19 pandemic? – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Do I HAVE to go back to work during the COVID-19 pandemic? Partner Lior Samfiru answered that question and more on Global…

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COVID May 11th, 2020

If I have more seniority at a company, should I be asked back to work first? – Globe and Mail

By Lior Samfiru

If I have more seniority at a company, should I be asked back to work ahead of my colleagues? Partner Lior Samfiru…

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COVID May 11th, 2020

Canadian employers using location-tracking against COVID-19 – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Can your employer using tracing apps to track your movements during COVID-19 pandemic? Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about employee…

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COVID May 10th, 2020

Employment lawyer on returning to work during and after COVID-19 – Canadian Press

By Lior Samfiru

The Canadian Press asked Partner Lior Samfiru of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to answer questions about returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID May 8th, 2020

COVID-19: Unemployment numbers in Canada & recall from a layoff – Corus Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru talks on the latest unemployment numbers from StatsCan, being recalled from a temporary layoff, and employee rights, on Corus…

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COVID May 8th, 2020

COVID-19: Refusing to return to an unsafe workplace – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Can you refuse to return to work in an unsafe enviroment? Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News why this question will likely…

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COVID May 7th, 2020

Return to work in BC, COVID-19 Lawsuits & Sick Day Legislation: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer on 980 CKNW about employee rights and the return to work, COVID-19 lawsuits, and legislation for better sick day…

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COVID May 7th, 2020

Return to work in B.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic: Global BC

By Lior Samfiru

Global BC spoke to an employment lawyer about employee rights when your employer asks you to return to work during the COVID-19…

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COVID May 6th, 2020

COVID-19: Anxious about returning to work? Get the facts – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

Do employees have a right not to return to work while the COVID-19 pandemic is still in play? Partner Lior Samfiru spoke…

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