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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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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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Employment Law August 21st, 2017

Susur Lee restaurant staff lose tips to IOU Policy

By David Vaughan

Employees from multiple Susur Lee restaurants claim that large portions of their tips were being withheld if they made a mistake during…

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Employment Law August 6th, 2017

Sears Act: What you need to know

By Lior Samfiru

The Sears Act is legislation that would give employees the opportunity to receive more severance pay when their employer declares bankruptcy.

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Sears Canada Bankruptcy
Employment Law July 25th, 2017

770 CHQR – An Employee’s Rights When a Company Falls

By Chantel Goldsmith

What happens to employees when bankruptcy strikes? Chantel Goldsmith, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, talks about this topic in relation to Sears…

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Employment Law July 24th, 2017

Benefits Canada – Arbitrator highlights role of disability management process in ruling

By Chantel Goldsmith

An Alberta arbitrator has ruled against a company that fired a worker suspected of being dishonest about his condition. Find out why…

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