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Cancelled Events Due to COVID-19: Impact on Seasonal Workers
The cancellation of seasonal events has raised many questions about seasonal and fixed-term employment. Find out more about employment rights for seasonal…
Business Interruption Insurance Denied During COVID-19
Has your Business Interruption Insurance claim during the COVID-19 pandemic been denied by the insurance company? Find out how to pursue compensation.
Recalling employees back to work and COVID-19 – 580 CFRA
Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA about employee rights as Ontario continues to ease restrictions on workplaces amid COVID-19.
COVID-19: Employment rights when returning to work in Alberta
Partner Lior Samfiru explains what your employee rights are as businesses start to reopen across Alberta, Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If I contract COVID-19 at work, am I covered by WSIB? – CBC News
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus talked to CBC News about filing a claim with WSIB if an employee contracts COVID-19 from their workplace.
COVID-19: List of Businesses that Can Open in Ontario
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has compiled a list of the businesses in Ontario that are permitted to reopen as of May 14, 2020.
COVID-19: Can my employer use tracking technology to monitor me at work?
Partner Lior Samfiru on Global News Radio explaining employee rights as companies across Canada adopt technology to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Bill Kelly Show: Layoffs, recalls, and tracking technology
Hamilton employment lawyer on Global News Radio discussing layoffs, recalls, and the proliferation of tracking technology at work during COVID-19.
Federal support for seniors and questions on return to work: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer reviewed the federal government's latest financial support during COVID-19 and took calls from CKNW listeners.