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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…
What you should do if your workplace closes due to COVID-19 – 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer told Global News Radio what you should do if your workplace closes due to COVID-19.
Coronavirus and Travel Insurance Cancellations
Sivan Tumarkin explains why some Canadian insurance companies are no longer providing trip cancellation insurance due to coronavirus.
Employment lawyer on EI benefits and COVID-19 – CTV News
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins CTV News Channel to react to the federal government's changes to Employment Insurance benefits.
Swearing at your boss: Termination for cause?
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explains why you may still be owed severance pay if you are fired for swearing at your boss.
Employer Rights and Obligations During a Coronavirus Outbreak – 980 CKNW
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Global News Radio 980 CKNW about an employer's responsibilities and rights are during a coronavirus outbreak.
B.C. Man hospitalized after pharmacy mistakenly gives him opioid – 980 CKNW
A B.C. man was hospitalized after being given the wrong prescription medication. Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin explains what his rights are on Global…
Silent No More: the Weinstein Verdict, #metoo and Employer Obligations
One of the most critical things that the Weinstein case exposed was the appalling culture of silence that existed around him. His…