Employment Law
CBC News – Air Canada Faces Complaints Over Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
Air Canada is facing complaints from their flight attendants, as they are claiming they are being sexually harassed and discriminated against by…
Client Win: 33-Year Dental Hygienist Awarded 24 Months’ Pay After Wrongful Dismissal
A 33-year dental hygienist wins justice with 24 months' pay after wrongful dismissal. Learn how our team secured her full rights.
Law Times – The Countdown to Legalization: Marijuana and Employment Law
Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, explains how the looming legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada will affect employment law.
Law Times – Judge Stays $400-Million Class Action Against Uber
An Ontario judge has stayed a proposed class action lawsuit brought against Uber by its own drivers in favour of arbitration in…
Globe and Mail – Ottawa rules out banning sexual relationships between MPs, staff
The Liberal government has no legislative plans to ban or monitor sexual relationships between MPs and their staffers. Lior Samfiru gives his…
Hill Times – Myriam Denis story reveals some questionable HR practices in PMO, say labour experts
Ottawa Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Managing Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, talks about the proper way to investigate claims of misconduct.
How a $15 Minimum Wage Will Affect B.C.: 980 CKNW
BC became the latest province to introduce a $15 minimum wage, as it is scheduled to hit that mark by June 2021.
Shaw Communications Buyout Packages – Your Severance Rights
Shaw Communications is asking some of their employees to consider taking a voluntary buyout package. Read on to find out your rights…
Rogers Call Centre Upsell ‘Shocking and Appalling’: Employment Lawyer on CBC News
An employment lawyer in Vancouver at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Erica Johnson, host of CBC's Go Public, about the company's tactics.