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Employment Law November 16th, 2014

Can Sick Day Abuse trigger a Termination For Cause?

By Lior Samfiru

Can an employer terminate for cause an employee who uses sick days when they aren’t truly sick? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru has…

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Man and Woman Discuss Over Computer
Employment Law November 6th, 2014

2 Liberal MPs suspended after Sexual Harassment Allegations

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru on how employers should handle harassment claims after the Liberal Party suspended 2 male Liberal MPs from its caucus.

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Jian Ghomessi
Employment Law October 28th, 2014

Jian Ghomeshi: Did the CBC cross the line as an employer?

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru on the impact of the Jian Ghomeshi story on how employers respond to employees' conduct outside of the workplace.

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Meeting Contract Discussion Non Competition
Employment Law June 20th, 2014

Navigating Your Way through an Employment Agreement

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru, co-founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, gives advice on how you can navigate your way through an employment…

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Gavel Employment Law Court Cases
Employment Law June 9th, 2014

Who Said Anything About Trial?

By George A. Leibbrandt

Many employees and employers are reluctant to retain a lawyer, because of a misconception that this means they will have to "go…

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Three Glass Sky Scrapers
Employment Law April 1st, 2014

CBA National Magazine – Lawyers of the future

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, a boutique employment law firm, recently launched an in-house client relationship management program.

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Employment Law February 24th, 2014

Thinking Ahead: Planning Employee Social Events Advice for Employers

By Lior Samfiru

Employers must plan ahead and take steps to protect employees and guests at staff events to reduce the prospect of being sued…

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Man Leaning Agains Brick Wall Using Cell Phone
Employment Law November 18th, 2013

Canadian Lawyer – Toronto firm launches Severance Calculator app

By Lior Samfiru

A Toronto law firm is aiming to give dismissed employees a quick peek at their potential severance entitlement through a first-of-its-kind app.

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Hand Holding Cell Phone Displaying Many App Icons
Employment Law November 14th, 2013

Calculating severance? There’s an app for that

By Lior Samfiru

The Severance Pay Calculator, designed for iPhone and iPad, calculates a severance amount based on a list of questions.

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