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Jon Pinkus on Severance Pay and COVID-19 – Corus Radio
Jon Pinkus, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, explains how severance pay works on the Roy Green Show when somebody is let go…

Instituting telework agreements during the COVID-19 pandemic
Learn how to identify when an employee can start working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to create a telework agreement.

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and COVID-19 Response
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP continues to provide comprehensive rights to individuals laid off or denied LTD during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Alex Lucifero on CTV Morning Live: COVID-19 Employment Rights
Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero provides a clear explanation about employee rights in a temporary layoff during COVID-19 on CTV Morning Live.

With the announcement of federal funding for COVID-19 how will the rights of employees be impacted?
An employment lawyer reviews how federal COVID-19 funding could impact workplaces.

Wrongful dismissal claims coming from COVID-19 – 580 CFRA
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joined Bill Carroll on Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa to offer insight into wrongful dismissal claims and COVID-19.

Employment Lawyer takes calls about COVID-19 – 980 CKNW
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus takes calls and answers questions about employment rights during COVID-19 on Global News Radio 980 CKNW.

Employee rights and self-isolation during COVID-19 – 580 CFRA
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero walks through employee and employers rights during COVID-19 self-isolation on Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa.

Employment Lawyer on COVID-19 Termination Rights – 980 CKNW
An employment lawyer joins host Simi Sara on Global News Radio to explain workers' rights and employer obligations during COVID-19.