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Employment Law August 27th, 2026

Court Win: Employee Doesn’t Have to Repay $33,000 in Commission Draws

By David Vaughan

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP overturned a nearly $33,000 repayment order involving an employee's commission draws.

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Employment Law August 25th, 2026

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance & Employee Rights (2026)

By Lior Samfiru

Trump tariffs could put 87,000 Canadian jobs at risk. Here’s what Canadian employees need to know about layoffs, severance and workplace changes.

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Employment Law August 20th, 2026

Fired With Unvested RSUs? Ontario Court of Appeal Decision Could Mean You Are Owed More

By Lior Samfiru

Fired with unvested RSUs? A new Ontario Court of Appeal ruling could mean you’re owed significantly more severance.

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Employment Law August 10th, 2026

Court of Appeal Win: Employee Demoted After Disability Was Constructively Dismissed

By Stan Fainzilberg

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP secured a Court of Appeal win worth more than $180,000 for an employee demoted after disability leave.

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Employment Law July 23rd, 2026

Uber Cutting Customer Service Jobs in 2026, Calling Staff Back to Offices

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at the ride-hailing giant's latest restructuring and key severance resources for affected Canadian staff.

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Employment Law July 23rd, 2026

Uber Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Uber is slashing its customer service workforce as part of a major restructuring. Key details and resources for Canadians.

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Employment Law July 23rd, 2026

Survey Warns 2026 Layoffs Could Worsen Gender Pay Gap

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at Glassdoor's findings and why Canadians should contact our team before accepting a job offer.

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Employment Law July 22nd, 2026

President Hurls Slur at Fired Ontario Contractor, Triggers Discrimination Lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at the HRTO's ruling and next steps for Ontarians who believe they've experienced discrimination at work.

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Employment Law July 22nd, 2026

Intel Confirms Data Centre Group Job Cuts Ahead of Q2 2026 Results

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for non-union staff in Canada.

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