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Employment Law July 13th, 2021

Ottawa employment lawyer on home-care nurse discrimination case

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined CBC to discuss a home-care nurse discrimination case.

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COVID July 12th, 2021

Employees quitting, changing careers due to COVID-19

By Lior Samfiru

A recent report by Statistics Canada revealed that 22 per cent of Canadian businesses that they surveyed were anticipating challenges in…

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COVID July 9th, 2021

Can I work somewhere else during a layoff?

By Chris Justice

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, layoffs have become much more commonplace. It is therefore particularly important that employees be made…

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Employment Law July 8th, 2021

Can my employer in Ontario force me to work if it’s too hot?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss forcing you to work in extreme heat? Understand your workplace rights in Ontario and how our experienced team can help.

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COVID July 8th, 2021

Employee and employer rights in Alberta post-pandemic

By Karen Tereposky

Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky joins Global News Radio 770 CHQR's Ted Henley to discuss employee rights in Alberta post-pandemic.

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COVID July 8th, 2021

Half of COVID-19 patients report symptoms after 12 weeks

By Sivan Tumarkin

More than half of COVID-19 patients may suffer from “post-COVID syndrome” more than three months after testing positive, according to a…

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Employment Law July 7th, 2021

Are employers considering a four-day workweek?

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks with Daryl McIntyre on Global News Radio 630 CHED to discuss the possibility of a four-day workweek.

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Employment Law July 6th, 2021

Tim Patterson, OMERS executive, and Wrongful Dismissal

By Lior Samfiru

Former OMERS executive files $65 million wrongful dismissal lawsuit Tim Patterson, a former Private Equity senior managing director at Ontario pension fund…

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COVID July 5th, 2021

Employment lawyer on workplace guidelines post-pandemic

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CBC Radio to discuss employer and employee rights post-pandemic.

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