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Employment lawyer on returning to work during and after COVID-19 – Canadian Press
The Canadian Press asked Partner Lior Samfiru of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to answer questions about returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Unemployment numbers in Canada & recall from a layoff – Corus Radio
Partner Lior Samfiru talks on the latest unemployment numbers from StatsCan, being recalled from a temporary layoff, and employee rights, on Corus…
COVID-19: Refusing to return to an unsafe workplace – Global News
Can you refuse to return to work in an unsafe enviroment? Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News why this question will likely…
Return to work in BC, COVID-19 Lawsuits & Sick Day Legislation: 980 CKNW
An employment lawyer on 980 CKNW about employee rights and the return to work, COVID-19 lawsuits, and legislation for better sick day…
Return to work in B.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic: Global BC
Global BC spoke to an employment lawyer about employee rights when your employer asks you to return to work during the COVID-19…
COVID-19: Anxious about returning to work? Get the facts – CBC News
Do employees have a right not to return to work while the COVID-19 pandemic is still in play? Partner Lior Samfiru spoke…
B.C. government extending temporary layoffs to 16 weeks
The maximum length of temporary layoffs in B.C. are being extended from 13 weeks to 16 weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadians, COVID-19 and Mental Health: An Ongoing Struggle
A new study reveals that depression is on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Associate Tamar Agopian explains your options if you're…
How does the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) impact my temporary layoff?
Have you been laid-off or put on a temporary layoff? Associate Gregory Sills explains why it is important to know if your…