Employment Law
Do you still get your bonus when you’re fired or laid off?
An employment lawyer explains how to determine whether or not an employee is owed their bonus when they are fired.
Hudson’s Bay Company laying off hundreds of workers
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with the Canadian Press regarding the recent mass layoff by the Hudson's Bay Company.
Cenovus Energy laying off 2,100 employees
Cenovus Energy is expected to begin laying off thousands of employees today after finalizing a deal to buy Husky Energy, a source…
Employment Lawyer on Governor General Julie Payette’s Resignation After Harassment
Partner Lior Samfiru comments on the 'scathing' report that has resulted in the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette, and workplace harassment.
TC Energy cutting over 1,000 jobs after Keystone XL project stopped
TC Energy is cutting 1,000 jobs after halting the Keystone XL Pipeline. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized employees impacted by the…
Aurora Cannabis layoffs after deal with Great North
Aurora Cannabis has laid off a number of sales staff after signing a deal with Great North to handle its Canadian recreational…
Terminated from Air Canada: Are you entitled to Severance?
Air Canada is reducing operations by 25% and laying off 1,700 employees. Associate Boris Livhsits explains what workers' options are in this…
Can an employee’s public actions lead to termination?
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News to comment on the consequences of Canadian employees breaking COVID-19 rules and regulations.
Employee rights as WestJet announces more layoffs
Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru speaks with the Calgary Herald regarding WestJet layoffs.