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Class Action launched against TD Travel Insurance
Insurance lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joins Newstalk 1010 to discuss the class-action lawsuit filed against TD Travel Insurance.
Will employers allow employees to remain at home as schools open?
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Ottawa Now to discuss employees' rights if their children contract COVID-19.
TD class action lawsuit seeks compensation for trips cancelled due to COVID-19
A class action lawsuit launched against TD over denied travel insurance claims following trip cancellations due to COVID-19.
Amazon workers privacy rights violated
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins the John Oakley show to discuss the privacy rights of Amazon workers and employees currently working from…
Ontario extends COVID-19 layoff provision, jeopardizing employers
Ontario has extended a COVID-19 temporary layoff provision until Jan. 2, 2020. An employment lawyer explains employee rights, and impact on employers.
Teachers Union filing complaint over re-opening school plan
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Leslie Roberts on Ottawa at Work to discuss the complaint filed by the teachers union regarding schools…
Who is liable if a student contracts COVID-19?
Insurance lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joins Scott Thompson on CHML to discuss the ongoing dispute over school safety regulations and potential liabilities.
New Uber contract could have chilling effect on class action
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the new contract Uber is forcing their drivers to sign with Kelly Cutrara on 640 Toronto.
Returning to work during COVID-19: What do employment laws permit?
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins the Roy Green show to discuss employment law changes as the pandemic continues.