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Employment Law April 10th, 2018

CBC News – Woman Shocked When GoodLife Fitness Said Workout Was Part of Interview

By Lumi Pungea

An Ontario woman was shocked when GoodLife Fitness told her a workout with her boss’s boss was part of the interview process…

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Employment Law March 29th, 2018

CBC News – Air Canada Faces Complaints Over Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

By Chantel Goldsmith

Air Canada is facing complaints from their flight attendants, as they are claiming they are being sexually harassed and discriminated against by…

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Employment Law March 28th, 2018

Visaggio v. Joynt-Dent Inc. – Dental Hygienist Awarded 24-months’ Pay

By Alex C. Lucifero

Alex Lucifero, Managing Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, has secured 24 months' severance pay for an Ottawa dental hygienist.

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Employment Law March 19th, 2018

Law Times – The Countdown to Legalization: Marijuana and Employment Law

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, explains how the looming legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada will affect employment law.

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Uber Class Action Lawsuit
Employment Law March 2nd, 2018

Law Times – Judge Stays $400-Million Class Action Against Uber

By Lior Samfiru

An Ontario judge has stayed a proposed class action lawsuit brought against Uber by its own drivers in favour of arbitration in…

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Employment Law February 26th, 2018

Globe and Mail – Ottawa rules out banning sexual relationships between MPs, staff

By Lior Samfiru

The Liberal government has no legislative plans to ban or monitor sexual relationships between MPs and their staffers. Lior Samfiru gives his…

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Employment Law February 12th, 2018

Hill Times – Myriam Denis story reveals some questionable HR practices in PMO, say labour experts

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Managing Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, talks about the proper way to investigate claims of misconduct.

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Employment Law January 31st, 2018

Shaw Communications Buyout Packages – Your Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Shaw Communications is asking some of their employees to consider taking a voluntary buyout package. Read on to find out your rights…

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Employment Law January 19th, 2018

Rogers Call Centre Upsell ‘Shocking and Appalling’: Employment Lawyer on CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer in Vancouver at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Erica Johnson, host of CBC's Go Public, about the company's tactics.

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