Employment Law

Alberta announces new restrictions, no in-school learning for students
On Tuesday May 4, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced that the province will be introducing a new set of restrictions to halt…

Can my employer reward employees for getting a COVID-19 vaccination?
Find out if an employer can offer a financial incentive to employees who get the COVID-19 vaccination.

Can my employer make changes to my work during the pandemic?
The pandemic has caused many changes for both employers and employees. Despite the fact that COVID-19 has altered all of our lives,…

Lior Samfiru on HBC employee wrongful dismissal suit
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Roy Green on the Corus Radio Network to talk about a constructive dismissal claim against HBC.

Roberto Alomar Fired Over Workplace Harassment
An employment lawyer examines the response by MLB and Toronto Blue Jays to allegations of of workplace harassment against Roberto Alomar.

Mackenzie Irwin on wrongful dismissal of HBC employee
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin speaks with the Canadian Press regarding a wrongful dismissal suit for a HBC employee.

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP launches lawsuit against HBC after worker hours, benefits eliminated
After seeing her benefits eliminated and hours of work slashed to zero, 21-year Hudson’s Bay Company employee Yvette Mitchell has filed a…

Right-to-Disconnect Rules for Employees in the Spotlight
Learn about newly proposed right-to-disconnect laws, and how this issue affects your workplace rights.

Investigation of military sexual misconduct critical in preventing power imbalance
The thorough investigation of military sexual misconduct claims is key to preventing those in power from becoming untouchable.