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Loblaw ending pandemic pay wage premium for frontline workers – 640 Toronto
An Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP on Loblaw's decision to end their wage premium during the COVID-19 pandemic & an employee's rights…
Starbucks Layoffs: Coffee chain closing 200 Stores in Canada in strategic shift
Starbucks will close 200 Canadian stores, focusing on pickup-only formats. Find out about closures and severance for affected employees.
Parents’ rights as childcare centres reopen in Ontario
Partner Lior Samfiru told 640 Toronto's Mike Stafford about a parent's workplace rights as daycare and childcare spots reopen in Ontario.
Ontario is allowing child-care centres to reopen. Do I have to return to work?
Ontario is allowing child-care centres to reopen. What rights to employees have if they still can't get a daycare spot or are…
Employment Lawyer on draft legislation and possible CERB penalties – CKNW
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Mike Smyth on CKNW about draft legislation that seeks to heavily penalize Canadians who take advantage of…
Can my employer ask me about my personal life outside work during the pandemic?
Partner Jon Pinkus on an employer's right to ask their staff what about their activities during personal time amid the COVID-19 pandemic…
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Guide
This is your guide to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). Learn how to apply for benefits from the Government of Canada…
COVID-19: Influx of business interruption claims to hit insurers – 640 Toronto
Partner Sivan Tumarkin joined Global News Radio to talk about business interruption insurance claim denials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Four Day Work Week in Canada
With Prime Minister Trudeau's announcement encouraging a 4 day work week Canadians, many questions remain as to how this will impact existing…