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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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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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COVID April 27th, 2020

Temporary Layoff in B.C. During COVID-19

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or put on a temporary layoff in BC? Associate Sandy Chen explains your rights in a layoff, severance pay, and…

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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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Employment Law Show - Radio April 26th, 2020

Employment Law Show 980 CKNW – S4 E11

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru takes your phone calls on S4 E11 of the Employment Law Show on 980 CKNW Vancouver.

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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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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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