Workplace Regulations & Vaccination Mandates Seminar with Lior Samfiru

[@JC-Texas]

My employer told me I won't be working on sites that require vaccination. In short I'll lose money and stay home if the client request vaccination. This seems like a form of punishment and a form of coercion and discrimination in my opinion. I'm still waiting to hear back from a lawyer

[@kingsmeadow7487]

My employer said about the same thing; If their client wants vaccination proof and I don't supply, they will put someone else in my place. They have done it once so far. Another employee said to me today that I won't be there long.

[@terjeoseberg990]

In this video he said you’re out if luck. If you can’t work for reasons beyond the control of your employer you’re not owed any severance.

[@zoebakogiannis3094]

Shared this video on my Facebook page. A lot of people need a company like yours to stand up for them!!

[@artaviasmalley5746]

My goodness.The breakdown of these comments section is totally on point!

[@RH-ud5uk]

Appreciate your team and you taking the time during this extremely challenging phase in the lives of thousands. True, some may call it savvy marketing, but it is also great empathy and a kind heart. May you folks be ever-blessed. Your two sessions - one now and the other one prior to the elections, have provided loads of valuable info and clarity; and helped us save time to focus on solutions for a post-dismissal setting. Now that the Nazis have imposed Federal mandates, it would be great if you could do one MORE session for final guidance. 🍃🙏🌈

[@Optimistprime.]

I've watched many of your videos over the past week of so. Every video has been very good and very consistent but I don't know if people aren't actually watching the video or they just don't like what they are hearing but it seems like many still want to call these measures illegal or trying to tell the lawyers what's up with the law! They are simply telling you what is allowed from a employment law standpoint. No amount of yelling, or complaining or emotional outbursts will change that! I feel there's two conversations going on here. The one in the video about the laws in Canada and people's interpretation of what they think is the law.

[@ryanaandre]

Thank you for this information. If anything, you are at least spelling out that it may be shortsighted, wrong, even illegal, but it doesn't matter, they may fire you no matter what, and then that is when you seek compensation. I do like your idea of coming forward to your employer/supervisor/manager/owner and make your views known; if they value you as an employee they will likely find workarounds to make everyone happy, if they don't value you, better to know now (as hard as that may be to accept) and understand that your time is limited whether by a vaccination policy or by some future policy.

[@traceykrengel6237]

I'm so greatful for your lawfirm.

[@vasillizamotine5782]

Thank you very much for a very informative video. I do have a question: Can a company be sued for discrimination if they only hire vaccinated employees?

[@flyingbee8188]

Haha…you are not serious are you? Next you’ll say, the company is discriminating because they only want to hire people who have a university degree 😂

[@vasillizamotine5782]

@@flyingbee8188 once in a while one comes across a troll so talentless that one's heart begins to bleed for his parents who raised such a failure. 😉

[@brandonwallingford7976]

Since when is the default position allowing companies to coerce their employees and then only financial compensations? Why not keep your job and force the employer to submit to the law.

[@lumav7440]

we all need to band together like the airlines in US so we can stop this, but unfortunately too many people are brainwashed and don't understand.

[@jacuchuc.8419]

I am a indigenous, today I was let go, without notice, I left you a voice message, hopefully you can help me.

[@candacekyle282]

So sorry this happened to you

[@RH-ud5uk]

No matter our origins, we are all God's children and it is just horrible that this happening to ANYBODY. MILLIONS of the inoculated too, have taken decisions, only under coercion. We all need to gather our strength and at least start protesting more vociferously.

[@branimalYT]

Hi Lior, great video! With the recent news of GM mandating employees to be vaccinated, as a Canadian with no governmental mandate for the workforce outside of federal jobs/healthcare I ask: Do Canadians have any rights to asking for accomodation/wanting to take covid tests weekly instead of submitting to a vaccination?

[@cookiecook1680]

What if you don't get vaccinated and also do not believe in getting tested either? Please advise. Thank you.

[@abbiedavis938]

What about temporary substitute teacher jobs. They are flexible day by day jobs. You work when you want too. These school districts are mandating that vaccine. What to do? If you work for a temporary company and that temp company send you out to work at a school district. That school district says to the temporary agent that you need to take the vaccine to work in that school districts. That temporary agency is following that school district policy. Mandate vaccine. What to do? Its a temp sub teacher job.

[@listenlisten7522]

Thank you for the valuable information!!!🙏🏽

[@nemonucliosis]

I'll save everyone the 56 minutes... If you want to keep your job, get vaccinated. Otherwise go apply for basic welfare.

[@miketoronto6096]

Nice to see your face I hear you on am 640 on the weekends talk radio these days music doesn't make since these day's

[@SamfiruTumarkinToronto]

Thanks Mike

[@samslone9457]

What makes these government mandates legal? How come nobody challenges their right to impose these upon people.

[@Optimistprime.]

Watch the video. He addresses this literally in the first few minutes!

[@samslone9457]

@@Optimistprime. No, he doesn't

[@alexrubin5955]

At this point, I would've thought someone from the judiciary or the legislative branch would have stepped in to reign in these 'westernized fatwas'. At least south of the border, nearly 15 states are taking the federal government to court, as well as prohibiting mandates issued by smaller institutions like hospitals and universities. No such luck in Canada.

[@Sublimnl]

You mentioned if you work for a company that requires you to enter a clients building and they're requiring vaccination that our companies hands are tied and there will be no severance, but what if there are other clients that aren't requiring vaccination and our employers aren't trying to accommodate?

[@auberypayton8317]

Appreciate your video! Do you have any information about remote employees? I’ve been a remote employee for years before the pandemic even started. How will they push a vaccine mandate for someone who is remote? Is there anything that can be done to avoid a mandated vaccine being that status?

[@evrydayimahodlin967]

Just wondering if someone knows if you are still eligible for severance money if you have worked at a place for 25 years if you decide to separate from the employer????

[@javierbustamante7737]

Attorney what about the union law can they be liable in case something happens? No pharmacist wants to be liable.

[@vinkan7175]

My question is.....let's say I have been let go/ fired because I am not vaccinated, and I report that to lawer, how long it will take until severence pay kicks in??? If anyone with this knowledge can answer that, it will be very much appreciated. Thank you

[@annabellerusso7177]

a better question is, once you get your severance, it will run out eventually. What are you going to do then? A lot of companies will be pre-screening your status before they even consider interviewing you. Seems people are trapped.

[@valbeast1557]

good video. One question though, theres a bill called S-201 that was passed in 2017. Can you please make a video on that talking about that bill and covid because it seems that people dont know about that bill.

[@circleofcourage3903]

What is the difference between a mandate and a policy

[@cookiecook1680]

Follow-up if you get the religious exemption and don't believe in getting tested either, can you get severance?

[@தமிழ்அமுதம்-ய8ழ]

Thank you 😊

[@keepingitsimple88]

Thank you

[@jazzy2176]

CAN I GET SERVENCE PAY FROM A AGENCY THAT I WORKED FOR?? SINCE THEY ENDED MY ASSIGNMENT BECAUSE I REFUSED THE VACCINE??

[@ashleywilliams1060]

Who is obligated to pay for the rapid testing? Is it the employer's responsibility, or the employee's?

[@fila6243]

in sask its the employee. the unions folded.

[@traceykrengel6237]

You guys rock

[@jac5824]

I'm being put on unpaid leave Nov 15. Since we came back in the summer from the last lockdown , I haven't been allowed to work when the store is open because I'm not able to wear a mask for health reasons. So, my hours are half than what I was getting.

[@SamfiruTumarkinToronto]

An employer can't change the terms of an employee's job (hours of work, for instance) without the employee's permission. An employee may be able to treat the change as termination, and secure severance pay through a constructive dismissal.

[@philgalla8301]

What about schools and institutions that are requiring vaccines to attend school or programs ??

[@biffybilliamson]

So unionized employees who are also federal (Canada Post) don't have human rights in the eyes of the law? I gotta look this up...

[@alexrubin5955]

It sounds like you're basically effed if you're unionized. And to think, unions were created to benefit workers! Just crazy.

[@biffybilliamson]

@@alexrubin5955 I don't know if it means anything, but yesterday we had an email from our union. Saying they put in a grievance against the federal mandate. I also found a litigation for federal employees as well.

[@alexrubin5955]

@@biffybilliamson Good to hear that your union is trying to put in a fight. Good luck!

[@abbiedavis938]

We all live in Missouri.

[@Optimistprime.]

Why would you think a lawyer in Canada will be able to help. Go find an American lawyer! Can not help you!!

[@georgetaangelescu2617]

I am losing my job on October 31st i amnot vaccinated ,what should i do?

[@keepingitsimple88]

are you a federal employee?

[@ralucageerts4052]

Hi Georgeta, I will be in the same position as you soon. Ps. I'm Romanian 😊

[@keepingitsimple88]

MUSCLE RUSSELL what If we can’t shop ? Buy food ?

[@SamfiruTumarkinToronto]

Learn more about your rights here: stlawyers.ca/coronavirus-knowledge-centre/employer-mandatory-vaccinations/

[@fsff2070]

Is EI allowed to deny you payments if you do not submit covid passport? Assuming you were laid off due to lack of work?

[@abbiedavis938]

What about temporary jobs. Should they mandate? Vaccine on you?

[@philgalla8301]

What if your a new employee ? or trying to get a new job ?? that is trying to enforce these mandates

[@mikev6754]

Would I be entitled to severance if I am have been employed for a shot period of time (2 months)? Technically I’m on probation.

[@SamfiruTumarkinToronto]

Yes, severance (in Canada) is owed even after a short stint with a company. And, just because an employee is on probation, it doesn't mean that they can be fired without severance. As an example of a potential outcome (depending on the numerous factors) for a short service employee, we recently secured 6 months' pay for a client who worked only 6 months with the employer.

[@meganwallace5206]

what if work is mandating the shot and we do suffer effects?

[@jc2004x]

Do these rules also apply if the union is also the employer? Also, since there are single dose vaccinations, can an employer require you to be double vaccinated? I am currently in a situation where I am being Denied shifts due to not being vaccinated. They have not threatened to fire, they simply have not given me the shifts. If you are looking to start a new job, where there is no mandate for employees, can a potential employer force you to get vaccinated before accepting you as an employee?

[@SamfiruTumarkinToronto]

Read more about unionized employees' rights with a vaccine mandate: stlawyers.ca/coronavirus-knowledge-centre/employer-mandatory-vaccinations/#union

[@angie2129]

What if my employer is the AB govt and I’m a public service employee...they are mandating this but it is their decision to mandate? Can you please comments on this scenario? Am I entitled to compensation?

[@SamfiruTumarkinToronto]

Hi Angie, you can read more about Alberta's mandate, and what an employee's rights are if they work for the government: stlawyers.ca/coronavirus-knowledge-centre/employer-mandatory-vaccinations/alberta/

[@angie2129]

@@SamfiruTumarkinToronto thank you for that . The page did not indicate if it was legal for the prov government to make employees pay for these tests? These tests are expensive and even more so in some other provinces. This is going to cause hardship for people. Also cana union member ever hire an employment lawyer if they don't feel their union is protecting them or any other scenario? Thanks so very much.

[@ashleywilliams1060]

Who is obligated to pay for the rapid testing if you refuse to take the vaccine. Is it the employers responsibility or the employees?

[@1977jjp]

Ill be fired on Nov 20th if i dont get the shot i work for the federal government been working almost 20 years

[@circleofcourage3903]

I am Indigenous and being Traditional is not a religion

[@RH-ud5uk]

Yes, it is a shame that those who do not identify with any 'religion,' cannot even HOPE to get an exemption. Many of us are born in RELIGIOUS denominations, but our souls, hearts and minds follow the holy path of the all-pervading Spirit. In an almost amusing way, this pLandemic is also encouraging religious bias and religious segregation.

[@brandonwallingford7976]

This seems worth fighting all the way to the top.

[@shrdmstr3229]

My girlfriend signed a form saying she understands that her employer is implementing a vaccine policy. Can her employer use this against her to avoid paying severance?

[@SamfiruTumarkinToronto]

No, that likely won't eliminate her ability to collect severance. If she is fired, and works in Ontario, BC or Alberta, she should call our firm immediately at 1-855-821-5900 to get assistance from a member of our team.

[@kylegoodwin3813]

hi i was "layed off" instead of being terminated so they can avoid legal action. I am still owed anything what can i do?

[@drwrencho4392]

Treat the layoff as a termination, its not technically legal to be "temporarily layed off" call an employment lawyer

[@manowarviriathus889]

Unless that layoff was an option on your offer of employment.

[@SamfiruTumarkinToronto]

A layoff is a termination, just under the guise of a different term/definition. You are still owed full severance pay likely. If you worked in Ontario, BC or Alberta, contact us immediately at 1-855-821-5900 so we can help you secure your severance pay.

[@iceguy1158]

Does a business have to offer you testing instead of being vaxed in alberta

[@TheREALMuad-dib]

Ultimately we all have to be ready to let them take our jobs from us. We are going to have to sacrifice if we want to stay free. The price is small right now, nobody has to die for our freedom, yet. Unfortunately, in order to stand up to mob rule for the sake of personal liberty and the spirit of the constitution, I think it may come to war.

[@ashleywilliams1060]

You are aware that Calgary made it's own vaccine mandate, right?

[@teresahoffman1300]

Osha says screening there is nothing in there about testing.

[@circleofcourage3903]

What about if I live in Alberta

[@oldstockfrostback3391]

Are employers allowed to ask daily medical questions about your health status visa vi covid …and state it’s mandatory

[@SamfiruTumarkinToronto]

You can find answers to that question and more on our resource for employees in Ontario, BC and Alberta (Canada): www.CovidRights.ca

[@y.d.1730]

22:50 Re Bill 201 is quite clear and simple in its definition of a "genetic test" which means a test that analyzes DNA, RNA or chromosomes for purposes such as the prediction of disease or vertical transmission risks, or monitoring, diagnosis or prognosis." As I understand it, it does NOT make a distinction between genetic information of the virus and that of the host individual. Having said that though, even if the genetic material refers only to that of the virus and not to the individual human being where the sample material is taken, it does not make sense to differentiate it because the material to be analyzed is still contained in the individual's body. Besides, the purpose of these covid tests is to predict disease, transmission risks, etc which the Bill defines.

[@cdawnd1672]

Can you help people in SK?

[@SamfiruTumarkinToronto]

Unfortunately, we are not licensed to practice in SK at this time, only AB, ON, BC

[@cdawnd1672]

@@SamfiruTumarkinToronto can you recommend a lawyer in SK?

[@Lisa_leelee]

EEOC confused the narrative. They are federal. They gave the green like but if you look closely, they indicate mandates under the EUA, which is all we have despite their false narrative. Exemptions apply but that’s federal law and each state has independent laws. At the end of the day....why are we being asked to submit to something that does not work, FACT, and is experimental, FACT, and has no legal ramifications for the manufacturer in the case of injury, FACT.

[@alexandrac9536]

Too bad laws are often not rational or reasonable.

[@SamfiruTumarkinToronto]

Thanks for your comment.

[@purpleflame334]

Thank you.