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COVID August 12th, 2020

Will parents be able to claim maternity benefits during COVID-19?

By Lior Samfiru

Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the possibility of changes to EI and CERB for maternity benefits with Global News Radio's Peter…

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COVID August 11th, 2020

Shopify lays off staff in switch to remote work

By Lior Samfiru

Shopify is firing 30 to 50 international employees as a result of the Canadian e-commerce and tech behemoth's shift to remote work.

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COVID August 10th, 2020

COVID-19: Expectant parents worried for their maternity benefits

By Lior Samfiru

Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with Global News on the concerns of expecting parents and whether or not they will qualify…

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Disability/Personal Injury August 10th, 2020

Long-term Disability Claims and a Toxic Work Environment

By James K. Fireman

Partner James K. Fireman on how a long-term disability claim works when it is directly related to the impact of a toxic…

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COVID August 6th, 2020

Ontario schools set to open in the fall – are parents and employers ready?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Leslie Roberts on Ottawa at Work to discuss how parents should prepare for a return to…

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COVID August 5th, 2020

Employment lawyer on working parents’ rights as schools reopen in the fall

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero answers questions about the start of the school year and what it will mean for parents working from…

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COVID August 5th, 2020

An end to CERB announced by Prime Minister Trudeau: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joined the Lynda Steele Show to discuss what Canadians can expect next with CERB coming to an end.

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COVID August 5th, 2020

What will the start of a new school year look like for working parents?

By Stan Fainzilberg

Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg discusses the re-opening schools in the fall and what this will mean for working parents who choose not…

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COVID August 5th, 2020

Will employers have to accommodate working parents in the fall?

By Lumi Pungea

Employment lawyer Lumi Pungea discusses the obligations for parents and employers as schools open in the fall on CBC Radio.

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