Employment Law
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.
Value Drug Mart: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Value Drug Mart? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
Cronos Group: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Cronos Group? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Red Wings Zamboni driver sues after being fired for urinating in drain at work
The former Zamboni driver for the Detroit Red Wings is suing the team after he was fired for being in a drain…
Employers will pay for ignoring disabilities: Alberta Human Rights Commission
An employer learned an expensive lesson after the Alberta Human Rights Commission found that it ignored an employee's alcoholism.
Wrongful dismissal for Manitoba man fired for vaccination status
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks to CBC News on a wrongful dismissal suit and terminations as a result of vaccination status.
Manager doesn’t like you? Alberta court says it’s not termination for cause
An Alberta court decision reveals that an employer can't fire an employee without severance simply due to a personality conflict at work.
Pay cuts not permitted, even in a pandemic: Alberta court
A decision in Alberta reinforces the fact that a company can't impose a pay cut on an employee, even if it is…