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Employment Law July 6th, 2022

Sikh security guards dismissed over facial hair, now being reinstated by the City of Toronto

By Lior Samfiru

Over 100 Sikh security guards were dismissed from their jobs as a result of their facial hair. Read more to learn about…

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COVID July 4th, 2022

Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg talks Metrolinx unvaccinated employees

By Stan Fainzilberg

Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg spoke with Toronto Life Magazine regarding Metrolinx employees' wrongful dismissal suits.

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COVID July 3rd, 2022

London hospital workers file $700K in wrongful dismissal suits over vaccine policy

By Lior Samfiru

Two LHSC employees have filed $700K in wrongful dismissal claims after being fired for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Employment Law July 2nd, 2022

Recruiter awarded $50k, lost wages after sexual harassment by HR manager

By Lior Samfiru

An employee is awarded $50,000 in general damages and 11 weeks of lost wages after filing a complaint for sexual harassment and…

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Employment Law June 30th, 2022

IBM announces innovation centre, jobs in Calgary

By Lluc Cerda

IBM will open a Client Innovation Centre for Western Canada in Calgary. Learn about employment contracts and severance packages.

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Employment Law June 30th, 2022

Employment lawyer on mass layoffs in the tech industry

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucfiero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss mass layoffs in the tech industry and severance for employees.

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COVID June 29th, 2022

Ottawa employment lawyer on recourse for employees placed on a layoff

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke with Nerd Wallet's Shannon Terrell to discuss layoffs and employee options.

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Employment Law June 28th, 2022

Do I get severance if I quit?

By Lior Samfiru

A Canadian employment lawyer explains whether or not an employee is entitled to severance pay when they quit their job.

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Employment Law June 27th, 2022

Employee rights if working remotely in Bali: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joins Jas Johal on 980 CKNW to discuss Bali's new nomad visa and its repercussions for remote workers.

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