Employment Law
Unknown vaccination status leads to termination and wrongful dismissal
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Matt Harris on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss termatinations for cause as result of vaccination status.
No right to unvested stock after failure to read employment contract: Court of Appeal
Ontario's Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court decision impacting how stock options apply to a severance package when someone loses…
Wrongful dismissal for Manitoba man fired for vaccination status
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks to CBC News on a wrongful dismissal suit and terminations as a result of vaccination status.
Manager doesn’t like you? Alberta court says it’s not termination for cause
An Alberta court decision reveals that an employer can't fire an employee without severance simply due to a personality conflict at work.
Pay cuts not permitted, even in a pandemic: Alberta court
A decision in Alberta reinforces the fact that a company can't impose a pay cut on an employee, even if it is…
Apple workers quit over return-to-office plans: Their rights in Canada
Apple has upset some employees with its decision to bring them back to the office. A Canadian employment law expert explains what…
Executive and C-suite severance pay
A senior employment lawyer explains the complexities that comprise severance packages for executives, and how to get maximum compensation upon termination.
Do seasonal workers get severance pay?
Learn how severance pay is calculated for seasonal workers in Canada, when they are entitled to a package, and how to get…
Employment lawyer on asking customers to mask at businesses
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus spoke to the Toronto Star regarding masking in the workplace and employee rights.