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Employee rights while under coronavirus quarantine – 570 News
Employment lawyer Gurlal Kler spoke to 570 News in Kitchener about EI, time off for coronavirus quarantine and workplace rights for employees.
Employment lawyer on EI benefits and COVID-19 – CTV News
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins CTV News Channel to react to the federal government's changes to Employment Insurance benefits.
Your rights if you’re told to stay away from work because of COVID-19 – Toronto Star
The Toronto Star spoke to partner Jon Pinkus Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about workers' rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Swearing at your boss: Termination for cause?
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explains why you may still be owed severance pay if you are fired for swearing at your boss.
Senators CEO claims he was fired after swearing at owner – 580 CFRA
Partner Alex Lucifero joins Newstalk 580 CFRA to explain whether swearing at your boss is grounds for dismissal.
What are an employee’s rights during a coronavirus outbreak? – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about rights for employees in Ontario during the coronavirus outbreak when they are told to…
Receiving extra pay during a leap year: Employment lawyer on 640 Toronto
Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg told Global News Radio what an employee's rights to extra pay are in a leap year.
Canadian Tire under fire for not paying employee for jury duty – 640 Toronto
A Toronto judge wrote scathing letters to companies who initially refused to pay employees during jury duty. An employment lawyer explains your…
Nordia Employees and Severance Pay
Were you recently let go as an employee at a Nordia call centre in Ontario? Find out what your rights to severance…