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COVID March 20th, 2020

Instituting telework agreements during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Chantel Goldsmith

Learn how to identify when an employee can start working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to create a telework agreement.

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COVID March 20th, 2020

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and COVID-19 Response

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP continues to provide comprehensive rights to individuals laid off or denied LTD during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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COVID March 19th, 2020

Employment Lawyer takes calls about COVID-19 – 980 CKNW

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus takes calls and answers questions about employment rights during COVID-19 on Global News Radio 980 CKNW.

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COVID March 17th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on COVID-19 Termination Rights – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer joins host Simi Sara on Global News Radio to explain workers' rights and employer obligations during COVID-19.

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COVID March 16th, 2020

COVID-19: Employment concerns for Canadians – Global News Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined Drex on Global News Radio to address employment concerns during the coronavirus outbreak.

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COVID March 15th, 2020

Employee rights and obligations during COVID-19 in B.C. – 980 CKNW

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A Vancouver employment lawyer on what employees in B.C. need to know as workplaces are affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

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COVID March 13th, 2020

Jon Pinkus on forced self-isolation for employees – Global News

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus spoke to Global National's Jeff Semple about an employee's rights during self-isolation due to COVID-19.

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COVID March 13th, 2020

Your Right to Refuse Unsafe Work During the Coronavirus Outbreak

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employees have the right to refuse work under applicable health and safety legislation if the employees believe that a condition in the…

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COVID March 12th, 2020

What you should do if your workplace closes due to COVID-19 – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer told Global News Radio what you should do if your workplace closes due to COVID-19.

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