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Disability Law Show - TV June 15th, 2020

3 Excuses Insurance Companies Give for Denying COVID-19 Related Claims – Disability Law Show S2 E25

By Sivan Tumarkin

Find out what excuses insurance companies are giving for denying COVID-19 related claims and more on this episode of the Disability Law…

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Employment Law June 10th, 2020

Starbucks Layoffs: Coffee chain closing 200 Stores in Canada in strategic shift

By Lior Samfiru

Starbucks will close 200 Canadian stores, focusing on pickup-only formats. Find out about closures and severance for affected employees.

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CERB, CERB expanded, notebook
COVID June 10th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on draft legislation and possible CERB penalties – CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Mike Smyth on CKNW about draft legislation that seeks to heavily penalize Canadians who take advantage of…

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Canada Emergency Response Benefit
COVID June 9th, 2020

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Guide

By Lior Samfiru

This is your guide to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). Learn how to apply for benefits from the Government of Canada…

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Employment Law Show - TV June 7th, 2020

Recalled From a Temporary Layoff | Employment Law Show TV – S4 E25

By Lior Samfiru

RECALLED FROM A TEMPORARY LAYOFF, moved from salary to commission, fired while on sick leave, and more on Season 4 Episode 25…

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Employment Law Show - TV June 5th, 2020

Wrongful Dismissals During COVID-19 | Employment Law Show TV – S4 E24

By Lior Samfiru

WRONGFUL DISMISSALS DURING COVID-19, the CEWS & constructive dismissal, negative performance reviews, and more on Season 4 Episode 24 of the Employment…

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COVID June 4th, 2020

Insurance Lawyer on Business Interruption Payout for COVID-19 – Toronto Star

By Sivan Tumarkin

Partner Sivan Tumarkin was interviewed by the Toronto Star for an investigation into COVID-19 business interruption insurance claim denials.

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COVID June 2nd, 2020

Can I be forced by my employer to wear PPE at work?

By Lior Samfiru

A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP employment lawyer was asked by CBC News to answer a question about an employee's rights when asked to…

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COVID June 2nd, 2020

Walmart Tire & Lube Express Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Walmart employees let go from Tire & Lube Express locations should keep in mind these very important facts concerning their right to…

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