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10 days paid sick leave could be costly – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News that the federal government's plan for 10 days paid sick leave could be costly and difficult…
10 days of paid sick leave proposed by Justin Trudeau
A quick look at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's proposal to provinces that employees be entitled to 10 paid sicks days in response…
Employee Rights When B.C. Businesses Reopen: 980 CKNW
Returning to work in BC? A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP lawyer joined CKNW to walk through employee rights as businesses reopen during the…
Returning to Work in British Columbia during Pandemic: Global BC
Returning to work in BC? An employment lawyer spoke to Focus BC about your rights and your employer's obligations during COVID-19.
Prospera Credit Union: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Prospera Credit Union? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
HBC Restores Full Severance Pay After Backlash
The Hudson’s Bay Company has reversed its decision to withhold severance pay from dozens of employees after a controversial mass layoff in…
Coronavirus Outbreak: Worker rights when returning to work in Canada – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News where he answered the top questions about employee rights when returning to work during the pandemic.
Canada Goose lays off 125 workers due to pandemic slump
The company has laid off 2.5% of its global workforce due to lower demand for the company's signature fur-trimmed jackets.
