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Employment Law November 22nd, 2017

Bell customers, employees flood CBC with complaints about high-pressure sales

By Lior Samfiru

Bell Canada customers and employees are speaking out in the wake of a CBC investigation into customer upselling at Canada’s biggest telecom.

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Sears Canada
Employment Law October 28th, 2017

Corus – Changes Needed to Protect Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's Lior Samfiru wants to stop the debacle that Sears Canada employees experienced when they closed their doors for good.

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Sears Canada Bankruptcy
Employment Law October 26th, 2017

680/1130 News – “Sears Act” Needed to Recognize Employee Rights During Bankruptcy

By Lior Samfiru

A letter from Lior Samfiru has been issued urging Parliament to create a “Sears Act” to recognize employee rights during bankruptcy proceedings.

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Sears, sears canada severance
Employment Law October 25th, 2017

Sears Canada: Severance pay and ‘Sears Act’

By Lior Samfiru

Find out why Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's Lior Samfiru has issued a letter to MPs throughout Canada, urging them to create a “Sears…

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Employment Law October 16th, 2017

Loblaw laying off 500 workers: Two important severance facts

By Lior Samfiru

Loblaws is eliminating around 500 jobs in an effort to contain costs. This news highlights two very important facts when it comes…

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Sears Canada Bankruptcy
Employment Law October 11th, 2017

The Last Time Corporate Survival Trumps Workers’ Rights: Huffington Post

By Lior Samfiru

Sears Canada Inc. has announced that it will seek court approval to liquidate all of the company’s remaining assets. What does this…

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Employment Law October 8th, 2017

Corus – CBS Executive Fired For Cause Over Las Vegas Comment

By Chantel Goldsmith

Did a CBS Executive's online comments about the Las Vegas Shooting justify her termination for cause? Partner Chantel Goldsmith explains how for…

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sexual harassment in the workplace
Employment Law September 29th, 2017

Royal Canadian Legion Sends A Chilling Message To Employees: Huffington Post

By Lior Samfiru

A former president of the Royal Canadian Legion’s BC/Yukon Command says he was fired after suspending some staff for allegedly harassing a…

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Employment Law August 30th, 2017

Can My Employer: Top 10 Employment Questions

By Lior Samfiru

Find out 10 things that employers can and cannot do to employees. Read about what you should do if you find yourself…

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