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COVID-19 Employment Lawyer Q&A weekday mornings on Global News Radio
Weekday mornings at 8:20 a.m. ET on Global News Radio 640 Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru takes calls about COVID-19.
Unionized Employees and Right to refuse unsafe work COVID-19 – 580 CFRA
Partner Alex Lucifero discusses unionized employees' right to refuse unsafe work on CFRA after Service Canada closes all locations due to COVID-19.
Construction Worker Employment Rights During COVID-19 – 580 CFRA
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA about refusing unsafe work in the construction industry due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Action Plan: B.C.’s $5-billion economic response
Learn about the B.C. Provincial Government's COVID-19 Action Plan and how it will act to support you during the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Employment Law Q&A on CERB Program – 980 CKNW
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus answers questions about the federal government's CERB program and takes calls on 980 CKNW in Vancouver.
What to do if you’ve been newly laid off – Globe and Mail
Have you been laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru told the Globe and Mail what you need…
Leon’s Layoffs and Severance Pay
Have you been laid off from your job at Leon's? Read this blog to learn about your severance pay rights in Ontario…
COVID-19 Employment Insurance Benefits: The Facts
Get the facts on about changes to Canada's Employment Insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to apply for EI if…
Lior Samfiru on COVID-19 and Workers’ Rights – CTV Ottawa
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru on CTV News at Five in Ottawa answering questions about employment rights, essential workers, and COVID-19.