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COVID May 19th, 2020

Cancelled Events Due to COVID-19: Impact on Seasonal Workers

By Lior Samfiru

The cancellation of seasonal events has raised many questions about seasonal and fixed-term employment. Find out more about employment rights for seasonal…

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COVID May 19th, 2020

Business Interruption Insurance Denied During COVID-19

By Sivan Tumarkin

Has your Business Interruption Insurance claim during the COVID-19 pandemic been denied by the insurance company? Find out how to pursue compensation.

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COVID May 19th, 2020

Recalling employees back to work and COVID-19 – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero spoke to Newstalk 580 CFRA about employee rights as Ontario continues to ease restrictions on workplaces amid COVID-19.

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COVID May 14th, 2020

COVID-19: Employment rights when returning to work in Alberta

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru explains what your employee rights are as businesses start to reopen across Alberta, Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID May 14th, 2020

If I contract COVID-19 at work, am I covered by WSIB? – CBC News

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus talked to CBC News about filing a claim with WSIB if an employee contracts COVID-19 from their workplace.

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COVID May 14th, 2020

COVID-19: List of Businesses that Can Open in Ontario

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has compiled a list of the businesses in Ontario that are permitted to reopen as of May 14, 2020.

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COVID May 14th, 2020

COVID-19: Can my employer use tracking technology to monitor me at work?

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru on Global News Radio explaining employee rights as companies across Canada adopt technology to combat the spread of COVID-19.

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COVID May 13th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: Layoffs, recalls, and tracking technology

By Lior Samfiru

Hamilton employment lawyer on Global News Radio discussing layoffs, recalls, and the proliferation of tracking technology at work during COVID-19.

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COVID May 13th, 2020

Federal support for seniors and questions on return to work: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer reviewed the federal government's latest financial support during COVID-19 and took calls from CKNW listeners.

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