COVID
Chris Leedham, Sienna Senior Living and Wrongful Dismissal
LTC executive Chris Leedham alleges resident abuse Chris Leedham, a former VP with Sienna Senior Living, the long-term care community and retirement…
Employment lawyer on Ontario’s paid sick leave program
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News Toronto to discuss the recent Ontario paid sick leave program.
Can my employer make changes to my work during the pandemic?
The pandemic has caused many changes for both employers and employees. Despite the fact that COVID-19 has altered all of our lives,…
Judge rules employees can pursue severance if laid off due to COVID-19
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Devon Peacock on 980 CFPL to discuss layoffs during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act Receives Royal Ascent
The COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, 2021 (Bill 284) received Royal Assent from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario on April 29, 2021.
Mackenzie Irwin on wrongful dismissal of HBC employee
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin speaks with the Canadian Press regarding a wrongful dismissal suit for a HBC employee.
BC provides three hours of paid time off to get vaccine
Can I get paid time off to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Full-time and part-time employees in BC are now eligible to get…
COVID-19 layoffs can be a constructive dismissal, judge rules
A recent court case in Ontario confirms that layoffs during COVID-19 can in fact be treated as a constructive dismissal with full…
B.C. announces new permanent paid sick leave program
B.C. Premier Jim Horgan has announced that his government will be creating their own paid sick leave program in response to the…