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COVID June 26th, 2020

Supreme Court backs Uber drivers in decision on $400M class action lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to CBC News about the Supreme Court's historic decision in the firm's $400M class action against Uber.

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Uber Driver
COVID June 26th, 2020

Supreme Court rules in favour of Uber driver in lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru shared his reaction to the Supreme Court's finding against Uber in his $400M class action lawsuit with Financial Post.

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COVID June 26th, 2020

Supreme Court Rules Against Uber in $400M Class Action, Delivers Historic Win for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

The Supreme Court of Canada issued a historical decision regarding our class action lawsuit against Uber.

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Aurora Cannabis lays off over 700 employees and closes five facilities
Employment Law June 24th, 2020

Aurora Cannabis lays off 700 employees, permanently closes five facilities

By Lior Samfiru

Aurora Cannabis announced that it is slashing its workforce and closing multiple facilities in an effort to realign its operations.

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Employment Law June 24th, 2020

WestJet pandemic reorganization results in 3,333 layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

The international airline is laying off workers, restructuring management, consolidating its call centre and contracting out services.

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COVID-19: New Ontario Regulation Hurts Employees, Misleads Employers
COVID June 22nd, 2020

CERB extension delays tough questions for workers hurt by COVID-19 – Maclean’s

By Lior Samfiru

What will happen to Canadians still out of work when the CERB ends? Partner Lior Samfiru addressed the matter in an interview…

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starbucks canada, starbucks canada layoffs and severance pay
Employment Law June 10th, 2020

Starbucks Layoffs: Coffee chain closing 200 Stores in Canada in strategic shift

By Lior Samfiru

Starbucks will close 200 Canadian stores, focusing on pickup-only formats. Find out about closures and severance for affected employees.

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CERB, CERB expanded, notebook
COVID June 10th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on draft legislation and possible CERB penalties – CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Mike Smyth on CKNW about draft legislation that seeks to heavily penalize Canadians who take advantage of…

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Canada Emergency Response Benefit
COVID June 9th, 2020

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Guide

By Lior Samfiru

This is your guide to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). Learn how to apply for benefits from the Government of Canada…

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