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630 CHED, edmonton, global news radio
COVID May 4th, 2020

Employee Rights when businesses open amid coronavirus pandemic – 630 CHED

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News Radio to guide employees and employers through their rights and obligations when businesses reopen.

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Woman holding head, stress
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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CEWS Stressed Worker at laptop
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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press release, media
COVID April 29th, 2020

Auto Insurance: Time to legislate COVID-19 rate cuts

By Sivan Tumarkin

Insurance companies should be legislated to reduce automobile premiums immediately for Canadian drivers who are doing no driving at all during COVID-19.

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COVID April 28th, 2020

Food delivery service Foodora says it’s closing – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

Foodora is closing in Canada. Partner Lior Samfiru told CBC News that the workers should be recognized as employees, entitling them to…

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Disability Law Show - TV April 28th, 2020

What you should do if you are unable to get a medical update because of COVID-19 – Disability Law Show: S2 E22

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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Foodora Couriers, Dependent Contractors, Union
Employment Law April 27th, 2020

Foodora Closure: Severance Pay for Canadian Workers

By Lior Samfiru

Foodora will shut operations in Canada on May 11. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru says that it is quite possible that Foodora workers…

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Pregnant Woman Maternity Leave Ontario British Columbia
COVID April 27th, 2020

COVID-19: Pregnancy, Maternity, and Parental Leave Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru explains why pregnant woman in Canada who are incorrectly denied CERB payments may be able to file a human rights…

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roy green show, corus
COVID April 26th, 2020

Right to Work From Home, HBC Severance Issue, and Employer Rights – Corus Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru joined Corus Radio to talk a permanent right to work from home, HBC pay cuts and severance issues, and…

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