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COVID April 26th, 2020

Hudson’s Bay accused of shorting employees’ severance pay – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Global News reports on the news that Hudson’s Bay Company has short-changed more than 90 employees on severance pay one day after reducing…

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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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employee rights, covid-19, global news, antony robart
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 - 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-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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COVID-19 April 13th, 2020

COVID-19 and Your Long-term Disability Rights – Disability Law Show S2 E20

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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