Employment Law
Benefits Canada – Arbitrator highlights role of disability management process in ruling
An Alberta arbitrator has ruled against a company that fired a worker suspected of being dishonest about his condition. Find out why…
Law Times – Decision Confirms That Employers Cannot Give Working Notice to Employees Incapable of Working
An Ontario judge has ruled that a working notice period does not apply to an employee who is on disability leave. Read…
Working Notice: When Medical Leave Is In Play
A Superior Court decision favoured Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and our client in regards to working notice not counting when an employee is on…
Toronto Star – Laid off Sears Canada workers include Mike Myers’ brother
It took less than one minute for nearly half of Sears Canada’s head office employees in Toronto to be let go before…
Huffington Post – Sears Canada Laid-Off Employees Won’t Receive Severance
Sears Canada’s move to file for creditor protection means that 2,900 employees will not be receiving severance. Find out what Lior Samfiru…
Globe and Mail – Battle Brewing as Sears Canada confirms no severance pay
A battle is brewing over insolvent Sears Canada Inc.’s underfunded pension, retiree benefits and severance for 2,900 terminated employees.
Global News – Sears Canada: Do Employees Have Any Rights?
Sears Canada is seeking court protection from its creditors. Will the 2,900 employees eliminated in its restructuring plan receive ANY severance pay…
Papp v. Stokes: Bad Job Reference is Not Defamation
A recent case handled by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP successfully argued that a honest job reference, even if not glowing, is not defamation.
What You Need To Know About Dating In The Workplace
There are many serious issues employees and employers can face when inter-office romances happen. Find out how to protect yourself and your…