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A sheet displaying financial information sits on top of the stock section of a newspaper. Prospera Credit Union employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law May 22nd, 2020

Mass COVID-19 layoffs at Prospera Credit Union

By Lior Samfiru

Over 100 employees were issued severance packages with very short deadlines.

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airplane
COVID May 22nd, 2020

WestJet wants an exception from labour laws to lay off employees – 640 Toronto

By Gurlal S. Kler

Partner Gurlal Kler joined Global News Radio to dicuss the legalities of WestJet's request for an exemption from the Canada Labour Code…

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prospera credit union
COVID May 22nd, 2020

Prospera Credit Union: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Prospera Credit Union? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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press release, media
COVID May 21st, 2020

HBC Corrects Course on Severance Pay After Law Firm and Public Pressure

By Lior Samfiru

Hudson’s Bay reverses its decision to withhold severance pay after a controversial layoff. Learn how Samfiru Tumarkin LLP exposed the issue.

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Worker rights when returning to work in Canada
COVID May 21st, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: Worker rights when returning to work in Canada – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News where he answered the top questions about employee rights when returning to work during the pandemic.

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canada goose layoffs, severance pay
Employment Law May 21st, 2020

Canada Goose lays off 125 workers due to pandemic slump

By Lior Samfiru

The company has laid off 2.5% of its global workforce due to lower demand for the company's signature fur-trimmed jackets.

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online seminar
COVID May 20th, 2020

Digital Imaging Association Seminar: Employee rights during COVID-19

By Chantel Goldsmith

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Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQ on Returning to Work in Canada
COVID May 20th, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQ on Returning to Work in Canada – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

An FAQ on returning to work in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic. Partner Lior Samfiru joined the Global Morning Show with answers.

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COVID May 20th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: HBC Severance Win, MLB pay cuts, not recalled to work

By Lior Samfiru

An Ontario employment lawyer on the severance win against HBC, MLB pay cuts and your severance rights, on 900 CHML in Hamilton.

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