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COVID-19: Employee Vacation Requests in Ontario
Partner Jon Pinkus spoke to 570 News about a mandatory unpaid 14-day quarantine for vacationing workers traveling outside Canada.
Ensuring workers rights in the Uber Class Action Lawsuit
In a win for workers' rights, the Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal from Uber. Legal counsel for the case…
Are workplace refusal claims changing as a result of Coronavirus?
Workplace refusal claims are on the rise in Ontario and are frequently being denied. Alex Lucifero joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now…
What the Uber Class Action Lawsuit could mean for independent contractors
The Supreme Court of Canada decides to dismiss Uber's appeal in a win for independent contract workers; what will this mean for…
Fired over noisy kids during remote work call | Employment Rights
Partner Lior Samfiru comments about the rights of a California mother of two who was fired because her kids weren't quiet during…
Are more employees refusing to return to work during COVID-19?
Workplace refusals seem to be growing in number in Ontario. Alex Lucifero discusses how to navigate workspace safety complaints during coronavirus with…
Marriott closes Ontario call centre, more than 400 jobs affected
Marriott International has announced the closure of its call centre in St. Thomas, Ontario, resulting in the elimination of hundreds of jobs.
Coronavirus: Returning to work without childcare
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News to discuss no access to childcare and returning to work.
What Employees on a Temporary Layoff in BC Should Know: CKNW
What are the rules of a temporary layoff and what should an employee on layoff do if they have gone past the…