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free speech in the workplace, megaphone
Employment Law November 25th, 2019

Free Speech in the Workplace: You Can Be Fired

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about the boundaries of free speech in the workplace and employee rights following recent events in Canada that have highlighted the…

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CN rail, CN Rail strike, legislation
Employment Law November 22nd, 2019

Global News – CN Rail Strike and Legislation

By Lior Samfiru

An Ottawa employment lawyer explains what options the federal government has to end the CN Rail strike in order to get goods…

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off-duty misconduct
Employment Law November 22nd, 2019

Can off-duty conduct result in a termination for cause?

By David Vaughan

Find out if an employee's poor off-duty conduct can automatically trigger a termination for cause, without severance pay.

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hardware, lowe's, severance
Employment Law November 20th, 2019

Lowe’s Closures and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Lowe's is closing 34 stores across Canada. Discover severance rights for laid off employees & their options if they are offered a…

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12 kids of starlight
Disability/Personal Injury November 20th, 2019

Please Donate to 12 Kids of Starlight

By Sivan Tumarkin

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to be a sponsor of the "12 Kids of Starlight" campaign! Help get toys to children at…

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CN rail, CN Rail strike, legislation
Employment Law November 15th, 2019

CN Rail cutting 1,600 jobs in Canada, U.S. as economy slows

By Lior Samfiru

More staff may be laid off if the demand from customers for rail service continues to decline, sources say.

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Don Cherry Fired, Severance, For Cause
Employment Law November 11th, 2019

Don Cherry and Wrongful Dismissal Over Comments About Immigrants

By Lior Samfiru

Don Cherry fired from Sportsnet over comments about immigrants. Read why his firing may be considered a Wrongful Dismissal…

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mcdonald's ceo, steve easterbrook, lior samfiru, workplace relationships
Employment Law November 10th, 2019

McDonald’s CEO fired after dating employee – Corus Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru on McDonald's decision to fire its CEO and what Canadian law says about managers forming consenual relationships with employees.

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A headshot of Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and radio station 640 Toronto.
Employment Law October 25th, 2019

Pocket Employment Lawyer Launches in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Global News Radio spoke to Lior Samfiru about the Pocket Employment Lawyer and how it will change the legal landscape where employment…

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