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More aid needed for workers shut out of federal COVID-19 support
While the federal government is announcing more funding for workers during COVID-19, partner Lior Samfiru explains where they continue to fail Canadians.
COVID-19: Failure to participate in treatments and long-term disability
Is COVID-19 making it difficult to participate in medical treatments recommended by your doctor? Find out how it may impact your disability…
What if I can’t work due to the coronavirus?
Find out what your options are if you can't work due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Information about government benefits and disability claims.
What if I cannot work because the Coronavirus is affecting my mental health?
Find out what you can do if the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is affecting your mental health and affecting your ability…
Work Refusals During COVID-19: Your Rights – 580 CFRA
Jail guards are refusing to work due to coronavirus concerns. Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA about work refusals during…
Can I refuse to work due to COVID-19?
Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero discusses an employee's right to walk off the job or refuse to work due to COVID-19, on CTV…
Bill Kelly Show & COVID-19: Reduced Hours, Wage Subsidy and CERB
An employment lawyer joined Global News Radio to talk COVID-19 and a cut in hours, the CEWS, abuse of the CEWS, and…
Coronavirus: What to know if you’ve been laid off – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru explains in an article on GlobalNews.ca the legal principles employers and employees must be aware of when it comes…
Lior Samfiru on CFRA: Terminations, Severance Pay and COVID-19 – 580 CFRA
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru has a candid conversation with Bill Carroll on CFRA about termination and severance pay for employees during COVID-19.