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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…
What are my employment rights if I’m asked to self-isolate? – 980 CKNW
What are your employment rights if you're asked to self-isolate? An employment lawyer answered that question on Global News Radio in Vancouver.
Ciena Corporation Layoffs and Severance Pay
Ciena Corporation is laying off dozens of employees in Ontario. Were you let go? Discover your rights to severance pay.
Foodora Couriers, Right to Unionize and Employment Rights – CBC News
Partner Jon Pinkus spoke to CBC News Toronto about the importance of a labour board decision that designates Foodora couriers as dependent…