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Brampton mayoral candidate Nikki Kaur stands in front of a microphone while speaking at an election event.
Employment Law October 30th, 2022

Brampton mayoral candidate Nikki Kaur to sue city over ‘unlawful dismissal’

By Lior Samfiru

The former director's legal team alleges that her termination was a "targeted retaliation" by senior city officials.

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Employment Law October 28th, 2022

Canadian Trucking Alliance calling for immediate government action against ‘Driver Inc.’

By Karen Tereposky

The CTA has launched a massive campaign, renewing its call for the federal government to put an end to "Driver Inc."…

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A headshot of Canadian employment lawyer Lluc Cerda next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and radio station 640 Toronto.
Employment Law October 28th, 2022

Employment lawyer discusses Ontario ban of NDAs

By Lluc Cerda

Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joins Alex Pierson on 640 Toronto to discuss the ban on NDAs in relation to sexual misconduct exhibited…

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Alex-Lucifero
Employment Law October 27th, 2022

Employment lawyer talks employee rights during a recession

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News with Matt Skube to discuss employee rights and employer obligations during a recession.

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Employment Law October 26th, 2022

Noblegen layoffs become terminations in Peterborough

By Lior Samfiru

Temporary layoffs are now permanent for Noblegen's Peterborough employees as the biotech company navigates the post-pandemic environment.

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Employment Law October 21st, 2022

Miller Waste: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law October 20th, 2022

Report: Elon Musk planning to lay off 75% of Twitter’s workforce

By Lior Samfiru

Close to finalizing his acquisition of Twitter, the billionaire is reportedly looking to eliminate thousands of jobs in the coming months.

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Employment Law October 20th, 2022

Microsoft cutting nearly 1,000 jobs as revenue slows

By Lior Samfiru

The tech giant is laying off hundreds of workers in a bid to reduce costs following weaker sales of Windows licenses for…

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Alex-Lucifero
Employment Law October 20th, 2022

Ottawa employment lawyer on CTV News talks employee tracking legislation

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa with Matt Skube to discuss Bill 88 and electronic monitoring in the workplace.

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