Employment Law
Uber driver’s racist tirade caught on camera, company falls short in response
Uber's failure to properly address and investigate Toronto driver using racial slurs is an important lesson for all employers.
Employee awarded $450,000 after unwanted birthday party at work
An unwanted birthday party for an employee results in a costly $450,000 mistake for a Kentucky company.
Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit: What you need to know
The Canadian federal government announced on Oct. 21, 2021 that they would implement a new benefits program, called the Canada Worker Lockdown…
SNC-Lavalin: Severance Packages
Laid off or fired by SNC-Lavalin? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.
Federally regulated employers can pay severance with tools: Alberta court
Can an employer provide goods or materials instead of cash as severance when firing someone? An Alberta court weighs in with a…
Servus Credit Union: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Servus Credit Union? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP promotes six partners to new leadership roles
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to announce that six key partners have been promoted to new leadership roles to help the firm…
Calgary software developer files complaint after $25K in unpaid wages
Lior Samfiru explains an employee's rights following news that a Calgary-based software company has failed to pay $25,000 in wages.
Employment lawyer on CTV discussing legalities of Freshii outsourcing
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins CTV News to discuss Freshii's hiring practices and outsourcing labour.