Employment Law
Can I be forced by my employer to wear PPE at work?
A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP employment lawyer was asked by CBC News to answer a question about an employee's rights when asked to…
Walmart Tire & Lube Express Layoffs and Severance Pay
Walmart employees let go from Tire & Lube Express locations should keep in mind these very important facts concerning their right to…
Employee rights when providing at-home services – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about employee rights and safety when provide at-home services during the coronavirus pandemic.
10 days paid sick leave could be costly – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru told Global News that the federal government's plan for 10 days paid sick leave could be costly and difficult…
10 days of paid sick leave proposed by Justin Trudeau
A quick look at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's proposal to provinces that employees be entitled to 10 paid sicks days in response…
HBC Restores Full Severance Pay After Backlash
The Hudson’s Bay Company has reversed its decision to withhold severance pay from dozens of employees after a controversial mass layoff in…
Coronavirus Outbreak: Worker rights when returning to work in Canada – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News where he answered the top questions about employee rights when returning to work during the pandemic.
Canada Goose lays off 125 workers due to pandemic slump
The company has laid off 2.5% of its global workforce due to lower demand for the company's signature fur-trimmed jackets.
