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Can working parents be fired for staying home?
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins CityNews to discuss working parents' rights and employer obligations.
Lior Samfiru on working parents’ rights with school closures
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks with the Toronto Star regarding working parents' rights as schools close in Toronto and Peel.
National Post interview on employee rights and breaking COVID-19 rules
An employment lawyer speaks with the National Post on employee and employer dilemmas as COVID-19 continues.
Who is considered an essential worker in Ontario?
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Jeff McArthur on 640 Toronto to discuss what workers are considered essential and paid sick leave.
COVID-19: Toronto, Peel School Closures and Rights for Working Parents
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru on employment rights for Toronto and Peel Region parents following school closures in April 2021.
Alex Lucifero with CTV News on vaccines in the workplace
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News at 5 in Ottawa to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace.
Jon Pinkus on employees breaking COVID-19 regulations
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Global News BC to discuss the recent terminations at Big White Ski Resort.
Returning to the office post-pandemic
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins CBC Radio to discuss returning to the workplace post-pandemic.
B.C Ski resort fires staff for breaking COVID-19 guidelines
Employment lawyer joins Lynda Steele on Global News Radio 980 CKNW to comment on the recent terminations at Big White Ski resort.