Employment Law
Can Sick Day Abuse trigger a Termination For Cause?
Can an employer terminate for cause an employee who uses sick days when they aren’t truly sick? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru has…
2 Liberal MPs suspended after Sexual Harassment Allegations
Lior Samfiru on how employers should handle harassment claims after the Liberal Party suspended 2 male Liberal MPs from its caucus.
Jian Ghomeshi: Did the CBC cross the line as an employer?
Lior Samfiru on the impact of the Jian Ghomeshi story on how employers respond to employees' conduct outside of the workplace.
Navigating Your Way through an Employment Agreement
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru, co-founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, gives advice on how you can navigate your way through an employment…
Who Said Anything About Trial?
Many employees and employers are reluctant to retain a lawyer, because of a misconception that this means they will have to "go…
CBA National Magazine – Lawyers of the future
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, a boutique employment law firm, recently launched an in-house client relationship management program.
Thinking Ahead: Planning Employee Social Events Advice for Employers
Employers must plan ahead and take steps to protect employees and guests at staff events to reduce the prospect of being sued…
Canadian Lawyer – Toronto firm launches Severance Calculator app
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.
Calculating severance? There’s an app for that
The Severance Pay Calculator, designed for iPhone and iPad, calculates a severance amount based on a list of questions.