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Lior Samfiru, Toronto Star
COVID April 8th, 2021

Lior Samfiru on working parents’ rights with school closures

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks with the Toronto Star regarding working parents' rights as schools close in Toronto and Peel.

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A headshot of Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and radio station 640 Toronto.
COVID April 7th, 2021

Who is considered an essential worker in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Jeff McArthur on 640 Toronto to discuss what workers are considered essential and paid sick leave.

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Toronto schools, toronto, toronto district school board, peel region, school closures, rights of working parents
COVID April 6th, 2021

COVID-19: Toronto, Peel School Closures and Rights for Working Parents

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru on employment rights for Toronto and Peel Region parents following school closures in April 2021.

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Alex-Lucifero
COVID April 6th, 2021

Alex Lucifero with CTV News on vaccines in the workplace

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News at 5 in Ottawa to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace.

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A headshot of Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Ottawa radio station Newstalk 580 CFRA.
Employment Law March 31st, 2021

Ottawa hotel terminates employees on temporary leave

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Leslie Roberts on Newstalk 580 CRRA to discuss the recent terminations at Sheraton Hotel.

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Canada royal milk, refuse unsafe work
Employment Law March 30th, 2021

Canada Royal Milk: Employment Lawyer on Harassment, Workplace Safety

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero explains an employee's right to refuse unsafe work following a CBC report about Canada Royal Milk in Kingston,…

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Employment Law March 29th, 2021

Amazon drivers forced to sign consent form

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins John Oakley on Global News Radio's 640 Toronto to discuss the new consent form for Amazon drivers.

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A headshot of Canadian employment lawyer Alex Lucifero next to the Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and CBC News logos.
COVID March 29th, 2021

Employment lawyer on COVID-19 vaccinations for LTC employees

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero speaks with CBC News and CBC Radio to discuss vaccinations for long-term care employees.

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Employment Law March 29th, 2021

Keeping track of your job searches after termination

By Lluc Cerda

Documenting your job hunt can help you maximize your severance entitlements if you are fired without cause or laid off.

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