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COVID November 23rd, 2021

Employment lawyer on unvaccinated employee protections

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Leslie Roberts on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss unvaccinated employee protections at the workplace.

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COVID November 23rd, 2021

Employment lawyer on pay reductions, relocating, and working from home

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Jeff McArthur on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss pay reductions and working remotely.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2021

Failure to use proper pronoun results in $30,000 lesson for employer

By Lior Samfiru

Nelson v. Goodberry Restaurant Group Ltd. dba Buono Osteria Employee Jessie Nelson, who identifies as a non-binary, gender fluid, transgender person, and…

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Employment Law November 20th, 2021

Were you illegally laid-off?

By Lior Samfiru

If you are on a lay-off, you know how frustrating it can be. You may feel powerless. But you have options. You…

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Employment Law November 19th, 2021

Cintas: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Cintas? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 18th, 2021

5 Common Terms You Must Know Before You Apply for LTD

By Sivan Tumarkin

If you’ve ever applied for long-term disability (LTD) benefits, you know it can be a difficult process. Not knowing the key terms…

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COVID November 18th, 2021

Alex Lucifero, CTV News, on working remotely and pay reductions

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa with Matt Skub to discuss possible pay reductions for employees working remotely.

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Employment Law November 16th, 2021

Ainsworth: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Ainsworth? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law November 16th, 2021

BASF Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at BASF Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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