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COVID April 24th, 2020

HBC fires employees just one day after pay cut in bid to save on severance

By Lior Samfiru

Hudson’s Bay Company has fired 94 employees just one day after imposing a 25% salary cut in an apparent attempt to avoid…

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Employment Law Show - TV April 24th, 2020

Employment Law Questions During COVID-19 | Employment Law Show TV – S4 E23

By Lior Samfiru

EMPLOYMENT LAW QUESTIONS DURING COVID-19, asked to work while on a temporary layoff, and more on Season 4 Episode 23 of the…

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COVID April 22nd, 2020

Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru answers questions on Global News about Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic, including layoffs, CERB and pay cuts.

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COVID April 20th, 2020

Woman denied CERB due to pregnancy – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer explains how a pregnant woman was denied CERB, and why the failure could result in human rights claims against…

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Employment Law Show - Radio April 19th, 2020

Employment Law Show 980 CKNW – S4 E10

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru takes your phone calls on S4 E10 of the Employment Law Show on 980 CKNW Vancouver.

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Employment Law Show - TV April 18th, 2020

Severance Myths During COVID-19 | Employment Law Show TV – S4 E22

By Lior Samfiru

SEVERANCE MYTHS DURING COVID-19, why you don't qualify for CERB if you simply don't want to work, and more on Season 4…

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COVID April 15th, 2020

CERB Expanded to include more Canadians hit by COVID-19 – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

The federal government has updated the qualifications for the CERB. Partner Lior Samfiru explained the changes on Global News Radio 980 CKNW.

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COVID-19 April 14th, 2020

What to do when your LTD claim is denied? – Disability Law Show: S2 E21

By Sivan Tumarkin

Your Disability Insurance Rights During COVID-19 on the Disability Law Show on Global TV with disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin. Learn how to…

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COVID April 14th, 2020

CERB double payments and penalties – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News what happens if you are paid CERB funds twice, and penalties for applying when you don't…

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