What employees need to know during COVID-19 – Global News
On Monday, March 23 the Ontario government announced that non-essential business in the province must close by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24. This measure is intended to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada.
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Antony Robart on Global News Morning Toronto to explain how this order impacts businesses, and what employees need to know about their employment rights during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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