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An assortment of clothes in a clothing store. TJX Canada employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law November 16th, 2023

TJX Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at TJX Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Employment Law November 15th, 2023

Employment Law Changes For Restaurants: Employment Lawyer’s Analysis on CTV

By Teilen Celentano

Employment lawyer Teilen Celentano joins CTV Morning Live Ottawa to discuss changes being made to the ESA by the Ontario provincial government.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 15th, 2023

The Globe and Mail names Samfiru Tumarkin LLP as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has made significant strides in legal education and public advocacy, becoming a pioneer in these realms.

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Employment Law November 15th, 2023

Teck selling coal business to Glencore, Asian steelmakers for $8.9B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The sale comes just months after Glencore tired to acquire all of the Canadian mining giant, including its copper and zinc mines.

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Employment Law November 15th, 2023

Citigroup beginning layoffs, part of CEO’s corporate overhaul

By Lior Samfiru

The job cuts at the bank are expected to affect chiefs of staff, managing directors, and some lower level employees.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Manulife Layoffs: 250 jobs cut in Wealth and Asset Management Unit

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson said the layoffs are limited to Manulife Investment Management's offices in Canada, the U.S., Britain, and Asia.

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A restaurant server in a black t-shirt delivers a plate of food to a customer's table.
Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Are unpaid trial shifts legal in the restaurant industry?

By Lior Samfiru

Unpaid trial shifts in the restaurant industry are not legal if you perform work that is normally paid.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Ontario moves to ban unpaid restaurant trial shifts, wage deductions

By Lior Samfiru

Changes to Ontario laws will impact trial shifts, wage deductions, tips pooling and digital payment platforms for employees.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on 580 CFRA talks unpaid trial shifts in restaurants

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joined Kristy Cameron on 580 CFRA to discuss the proposed legislation and protecting restaurant employee rights.

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