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Jon Pinkus on federal vaccine policy
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins CBC News to comment on the federal vaccine policy.
Can employees sue their employers for exposure to COVID-19?
An employment lawyer joins Global News Radio 900 CHML to discuss possible exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace and more.
Lior Samfiru on Air Canada severance packages
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks with the Toronto Star on Air Canada employee layoffs and severance.
COVID-19: Federal government extending CRB, wage subsidy amid Delta surge
The federal government is extending numerous COVID-19 benefits and programs an extra 30 days due to growing concerns about the spread of…
Jon Pinkus on mandatory vaccines in Canada
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Global News to discuss vaccinations in the workplace in Canada and employee rights to privacy.
How to respond if your boss pressures you to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Although federal and provincial governments in Canada are strongly recommending that individuals get the vaccine against COVID-19, it is…
Disability lawyer Tamar Agopian on COVID-19 long-hauler rights
Disability lawyer Tamar Agopian joins Global News Radio 640 Toronto's Greg Brady on COVID-19 long-haulers protections in Canada.
What should I do at a termination meeting?
How to properly navigate a termination meeting in Canada For most people, getting fired will be an extremely difficult and uncertain period…
I am about to get fired. What should I do?
About to lose your job? An experienced Canadian employment lawyer explains what you should do if you think you are going to…