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COVID January 20th, 2021

Vancouver employment lawyer on CKNW discussing vaccination policies at work

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer joins Mornings with Sim on 980 CKNW to discuss vaccination policies in the workplace.

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COVID January 20th, 2021

Work refusals in Hamilton due to COVID-19

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith speaks with the Hamilton Spectator on a recent round of work refusals in Hamilton and workplace health and…

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Aurora Cannabis closes facility near Kamloops, B.C., aurora cannabis, grow facility
Employment Law January 19th, 2021

Aurora Cannabis layoffs after deal with Great North

By Lior Samfiru

Aurora Cannabis has laid off a number of sales staff after signing a deal with Great North to handle its Canadian recreational…

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working from home during ontario stay-at-home order
COVID January 18th, 2021

Can I work from home during Ontario’s stay-at-home order?

By Lior Samfiru

Does an employee have the right to work from home during Ontario's stay-at-home order? Associate Jonathan Margolin explains your rights.

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Are your travel plans worth the risk of losing your job
COVID January 18th, 2021

Are your travel plans worth the risk of losing your job?

By David Vaughan

Are your travel plans worth the risk of losing your job? Associate Boris Livshits examines the legalities and repercussions of vacationing during…

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A headshot of Ottawa employment lawyer Lior Samfiru next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Ottawa radio station Newstalk 580 CFRA.
COVID January 18th, 2021

Costco employees asking to work remotely

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer joined Leslie Roberts on 580 CFRA to discuss the rights of Costco office employees.

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COVID January 18th, 2021

Traveling during COVID-19: Cause for dismissal?

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Roy Green on 900 CHML to discuss the recent termination of Dr. Paul Woods and for cause…

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COVID January 14th, 2021

Will paid sick days be mandated in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins CBC's Matt Galloway to discuss paid sick days and employee rights.

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COVID January 14th, 2021

Concern for paid sick leave in Ontario rises

By Lior Samfiru

A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP employment lawyer joined 570 News to discuss paid sick leave in Ontario.

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