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Disability/Personal Injury February 29th, 2020

B.C. Man hospitalized after pharmacy mistakenly gives him opioid – 980 CKNW

By Sivan Tumarkin

A B.C. man was hospitalized after being given the wrong prescription medication. Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin explains what his rights are on Global…

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Sivan and James At Desk - Top 3 Mistakes Adjuster Make
Disability Law Show - TV February 28th, 2020

3 Mistakes Adjusters Sometimes Make in Long-Term Disability Claims | Disability Law Show TV – S2 E12

By Sivan Tumarkin

Everything you should know about your long-term disability claims, medical evidence to support LTD claims, and what you should do about appeals…

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fixed-term contracts, employment law show
Employment Law Show - TV February 28th, 2020

Fixed-term Contracts | Employment Law Show TV – S4 E14

By Lior Samfiru

FIXED TERM CONTRACTS, severance for real estate agents, disciplined due to surgery, and more on Season 4 Episode 14 of the Employment…

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#Metoo Movement Woman Holding Sign
Employment Law February 27th, 2020

Silent No More: the Weinstein Verdict, #metoo and Employer Obligations

By Lior Samfiru

One of the most critical things that the Weinstein case exposed was the appalling culture of silence that existed around him. His…

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Employment Law February 27th, 2020

What are my employment rights if I’m asked to self-isolate? – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

What are your employment rights if you're asked to self-isolate? An employment lawyer answered that question on Global News Radio in Vancouver.

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Ciena Corporation Layoffs and Severance Pay
Employment Law February 26th, 2020

Ciena Corporation Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ciena Corporation is laying off dozens of employees in Ontario. Were you let go? Discover your rights to severance pay.

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foodora couriers, right to unionize, dependent contractors
Employment Law February 26th, 2020

Foodora Couriers, Right to Unionize and Employment Rights – CBC News

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus spoke to CBC News Toronto about the importance of a labour board decision that designates Foodora couriers as dependent…

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employment law show, overtime pay
Employment Law Show - TV February 21st, 2020

Overtime Pay in Canada | Employment Law Show TV – S4 E13

By Lior Samfiru

Everything you need to know about OVERTIME PAY IN CANADA, fired over a BBQ sauce tweet, and more on Season 4 Episode…

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Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus is interviewed by Global's Farah Nasser about layoffs at Via Rail, and why they're owed severance pay.
Employment Law February 20th, 2020

Temporary Layoffs, CN Rail Blockades & Employment Law – Global News

By Jon Pinkus

Discover the general rights of employees when they are placed on a Temporary Layoff. Partner Jon Pinkus discussed on Global News.

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