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Employment Law January 29th, 2021

Hudson’s Bay Company laying off hundreds of workers

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with the Canadian Press regarding the recent mass layoff by the Hudson's Bay Company.

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COVID January 27th, 2021

Employment lawyer on termination for cause during COVID-19

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Mike Stafford on 640 Global News Radio to discuss what can get you fired during the pandemic.

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Employment Law January 26th, 2021

Julie Payette, workplace harassment and employee rights

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CBC's Adrian Harewood to discuss harassment in the workplace.

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cenovus energy
Employment Law January 26th, 2021

Cenovus Energy laying off 2,100 employees

By Lior Samfiru

Cenovus Energy is expected to begin laying off thousands of employees today after finalizing a deal to buy Husky Energy, a source…

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COVID January 25th, 2021

Just Cause Termination of NICU Nurse after D.C. Rally

By Fiona Martyn

Associate Fiona Martyn reviews nurse Kristen Nagle's termination after attending a rally, and whether it was a termination for cause.

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Julie Payette
Employment Law January 21st, 2021

Employment Lawyer on Governor General Julie Payette’s Resignation After Harassment

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru comments on the 'scathing' report that has resulted in the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette, and workplace harassment.

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TC Energy, Keystone XL, pipes, pipeline
Employment Law January 21st, 2021

TC Energy cutting over 1,000 jobs after Keystone XL project stopped

By Lior Samfiru

TC Energy is cutting 1,000 jobs after halting the Keystone XL Pipeline. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized employees impacted by the…

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COVID January 20th, 2021

Work refusals in Hamilton due to COVID-19

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith speaks with the Hamilton Spectator on a recent round of work refusals in Hamilton and workplace health and…

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Aurora Cannabis closes facility near Kamloops, B.C., aurora cannabis, grow facility
Employment Law January 19th, 2021

Aurora Cannabis layoffs after deal with Great North

By Lior Samfiru

Aurora Cannabis has laid off a number of sales staff after signing a deal with Great North to handle its Canadian recreational…

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