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COVID April 15th, 2020

Employment lawyer reacts to federal government CERB changes

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News Radio 640 Toronto to bring listeners up to speed on the changes to the federal CERB…

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COVID April 15th, 2020

CERB Expanded to include more Canadians hit by COVID-19 – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

The federal government has updated the qualifications for the CERB. Partner Lior Samfiru explained the changes on Global News Radio 980 CKNW.

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COVID April 15th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: Dangers of applying for CERB if you don’t qualify

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer for Hamilton joined 900 CHML to stress the dangers of applying for the CERB if you don't actually qualify.

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COVID April 15th, 2020

Employment Rights for Dofasco Workers During COVID-19 – Hamilton Spectator

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke to the Hamilton Spectator about the right to refuse work as Dofasco employees see a third case…

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COVID April 14th, 2020

CERB double payments and penalties – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News what happens if you are paid CERB funds twice, and penalties for applying when you don't…

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COVID April 8th, 2020

Bill Kelly Show: How to qualify for CERB funds

By Lior Samfiru

A Hamilton employment lawyer joined Global News Radio 900 CHML to explain how to qualify for the CERB and employment rights during…

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COVID April 7th, 2020

COVID-19: Long-term disability claim denied and what to do about it – Newstalk 1010

By Sivan Tumarkin

Disability Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin on how to stop insurance companies from denying legitimate COVID-19 disability claims.

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COVID April 6th, 2020

CERB Applications in British Columbia and Employment Law Q&A – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru answers questions and takes calls on 980 CKNW about the launch of the CERB and who qualifies in…

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COVID April 6th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Applications for CERB and COVID-19 – 580 CFRA

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru joins host Kristy Cameron on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss the CERB, how to apply, and what to…

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