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COVID June 20th, 2022

Work: What’s Next | Lifting of federal vaccine mandates

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News for Work What's Next to discuss the lifting of federal vaccine mandates.

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Employee discriminated against for marital status.
Employment Law June 20th, 2022

Employee owed $70,000 after sign dispute, discrimination due to marriage

By Lior Samfiru

Clash over sign results in $70,000 for optical store employee after tribunal declares she was discriminated against based on her marriage.

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Employee discriminated against and terminated for physical disability.
Employment Law June 19th, 2022

Shift change and firing of employee with acid reflux was discriminatory: Alberta tribunal

By Lior Samfiru

An employer's decision to change shifts for and ultimately fire an employee suffering from acid reflux violated their human rights, says a…

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Employment Law June 18th, 2022

SpaceX fires employees who criticized CEO Elon Musk: Reports

By Lior Samfiru

SpaceX has fired numerous employees who published an open letter criticizing CEO Elon Musk, according to multiple reports.

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Employment Law June 17th, 2022

Lior Samfiru on employees switching jobs and the impact of a potential recession

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks to the Globe and Mail regarding a potential recession and employee rights.

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Employment Law June 17th, 2022

Vancouver employment lawyer on gas station manager termination

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joins Jill Bennet on 980 CKNW to discuss the recent termination of a gas station manager and terminations…

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COVID June 16th, 2022

Impact of COVID-19 restrictions lifting on employees across Ontario

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa with Matt Skube to discuss vaccine mandates lifting for federal employees and employee rights.

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Employment Law June 16th, 2022

Wealthsimple lays off 13 per cent of workforce

By Lior Samfiru

Wealthsimple is laying off 13 per cent of its workforce, after experiencing impacts of the financial downtown in the global technology sector. …

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Employment Law June 16th, 2022

Wealthsimple: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Wealthsimple? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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