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COVID-19: Failure to participate in treatments and long-term disability
Is COVID-19 making it difficult to participate in medical treatments recommended by your doctor? Find out how it may impact your disability…
What if I can’t work due to the coronavirus?
Find out what your options are if you can't work due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Information about government benefits and disability claims.
What if I cannot work because the Coronavirus is affecting my mental health?
Find out what you can do if the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is affecting your mental health and affecting your ability…
Coronavirus: What to know if you’ve been laid off – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru explains in an article on GlobalNews.ca the legal principles employers and employees must be aware of when it comes…
COVID-19 Action Plan: B.C.’s $5-billion economic response
Learn about the B.C. Provincial Government's COVID-19 Action Plan and how it will act to support you during the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Employment Law Q&A on CERB Program – 980 CKNW
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus answers questions about the federal government's CERB program and takes calls on 980 CKNW in Vancouver.
What to do if you’ve been newly laid off – Globe and Mail
Have you been laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru told the Globe and Mail what you need…
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…