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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.

COVID-19: Employment concerns for Canadians – Global News Radio
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined Drex on Global News Radio to address employment concerns during the coronavirus outbreak.

Employee rights and obligations during COVID-19 in B.C. – 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer on what employees in B.C. need to know as workplaces are affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Employment lawyer discusses coronavirus and employment rights – 640 Toronto
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Global News Radio 640 Toronto to answer questions about coronavirus and employment rights.

Jon Pinkus on forced self-isolation for employees – Global News
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus spoke to Global National's Jeff Semple about an employee's rights during self-isolation due to COVID-19.