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COVID May 8th, 2020

COVID-19: Unemployment numbers in Canada & recall from a layoff – Corus Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru talks on the latest unemployment numbers from StatsCan, being recalled from a temporary layoff, and employee rights, on Corus…

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COVID May 8th, 2020

COVID-19: Refusing to return to an unsafe workplace – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Can you refuse to return to work in an unsafe enviroment? Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News why this question will likely…

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COVID May 7th, 2020

Return to work in BC, COVID-19 Lawsuits & Sick Day Legislation: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer on 980 CKNW about employee rights and the return to work, COVID-19 lawsuits, and legislation for better sick day…

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Disability Law Show - TV May 7th, 2020

What does your doctor need to write in a letter to help you get approved for long term disability – Disability Law Show S2 E23

By Sivan Tumarkin

What does your doctor need to write in a letter to help you get approved for long-term disability? Find out the answer…

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COVID May 7th, 2020

Return to work in B.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic: Global BC

By Lior Samfiru

Global BC spoke to an employment lawyer about employee rights when your employer asks you to return to work during the COVID-19…

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COVID May 6th, 2020

COVID-19: Anxious about returning to work? Get the facts – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

Do employees have a right not to return to work while the COVID-19 pandemic is still in play? Partner Lior Samfiru spoke…

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COVID May 4th, 2020

B.C. government extending temporary layoffs to 16 weeks

By Lior Samfiru

The maximum length of temporary layoffs in B.C. are being extended from 13 weeks to 16 weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID May 4th, 2020

Canadians, COVID-19 and Mental Health: An Ongoing Struggle

By Tamar Agopian

A new study reveals that depression is on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Associate Tamar Agopian explains your options if you're…

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COVID May 1st, 2020

How does the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) impact my temporary layoff?

By Lior Samfiru

Have you been laid-off or put on a temporary layoff? Associate Gregory Sills explains why it is important to know if your…

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