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COVID-19: Lawsuits against long-term care homes and refusing unsafe work – 640 Toronto
Partner Sivan Tumarkin touched on the rights of residents at long-term care facilities and an employee's right to refuse unsafe work, on…
Employee Rights when businesses open amid coronavirus pandemic – 630 CHED
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News Radio to guide employees and employers through their rights and obligations when businesses reopen.
Canadians, COVID-19 and Mental Health: An Ongoing Struggle
A new study reveals that depression is on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Associate Tamar Agopian explains your options if you're…
How does the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) impact my temporary layoff?
Have you been laid-off or put on a temporary layoff? Associate Gregory Sills explains why it is important to know if your…
Reopening Ontario, recalling younger employees and remote working – 580 CFRA
Partner Alex Lucifero on Newstalk 580 CFRA talks employee rights when businesses reopen & the dangers of recalling younger employees from a…
COVID-19: Ontario Needs to Legislate Auto Insurance Cuts – 640 Toronto
Partner Sivan Tumarkin told Global News Radio why Ontario needs to force Auto Insurance Companies to cut premiums during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill Kelly Show: Forced vacation days, HBC severance, Foodora
A Hamilton employment lawyer spoke to 900 CHML about severance for HBC and Foodora workers during COVID-19, and forced vacation days.
Auto Insurance: Time to legislate COVID-19 rate cuts
Insurance companies should be legislated to reduce automobile premiums immediately for Canadian drivers who are doing no driving at all during COVID-19.
Food delivery service Foodora says it’s closing – CBC News
Foodora is closing in Canada. Partner Lior Samfiru told CBC News that the workers should be recognized as employees, entitling them to…