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Hudson’s Bay accused of shorting employees’ severance pay – Global News
Global News reports on the news that Hudson’s Bay Company has short-changed more than 90 employees on severance pay one day after reducing…
HBC fires employees just one day after pay cut in bid to save on severance
Hudson’s Bay Company has fired 94 employees just one day after imposing a 25% salary cut in an apparent attempt to avoid…
Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru answers questions on Global News about Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic, including layoffs, CERB and pay cuts.
Bill Kelly Show: Coronavirus pandemic and pay cuts, return from a layoff
An Ontario employment lawyer on what to be wary of when accepting a pay cut and how seniority impacts return from a…
Woman denied CERB due to pregnancy – Global News
An employment lawyer explains how a pregnant woman was denied CERB, and why the failure could result in human rights claims against…
COVID-19 exposes issues with Ontario’s long-term care facilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed long-running issues with Ontario’s nursing home and care facilities.
Ottawa at Work: New Changes to CERB and Common Questions – 580 CFRA
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Ottawa at Work on CFRA to reflect upon the latest CERB changes and common employment law questions during…
COVID-19: Long-term Care Homes and Resident Rights
Injury Lawyer Tamar Agopian explains the rights of residents, families & government responsibilities during the outbreak of COVID-19 in long-term care homes.
Employment lawyer reacts to federal government CERB changes
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News Radio 640 Toronto to bring listeners up to speed on the changes to the federal CERB…