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Employment Law July 8th, 2021

Can my employer in Ontario force me to work if it’s too hot?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss forcing you to work in extreme heat? Understand your workplace rights in Ontario and how our experienced team can help.

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A headshot of Canadian employment lawyer Alex Lucifero next to the Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and CBC News logos.
COVID July 5th, 2021

Employment lawyer on workplace guidelines post-pandemic

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CBC Radio to discuss employer and employee rights post-pandemic.

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Employment Law July 5th, 2021

Working in extreme heat and employment laws

By Lluc Cerda

Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda speaks with the National Observer to comment on employee rights while working under extreme temperatures.

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Alex-Lucifero
Employment Law June 30th, 2021

Have the terms of your job changed due to the pandemic?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss changes to an employee's job as a result of COVID-19.

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Employment Law June 30th, 2021

Ex-Employee Awarded $28,000 – But Ministry Won’t Enforce Payment

By Lior Samfiru

Toronto Star reveals temporary foreign worker’s plight The Toronto Star recently examined the heartbreaking story of Maria Tajon, a temporary foreign…

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Employment Law June 28th, 2021

Court decisions find employers don’t owe duty of care in conducting investigations

By Lluc Cerda

Lee v. Magna International Inc. The recent decision in Lee v. Magna International Inc., rendered by Justice Diamond…

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Lamontagne v. J.L. Richards & Associates Limited
COVID June 28th, 2021

Court decision reveals illegal contract clause, impact of COVID-19 on severance

By Lior Samfiru

A 36-year-old chartered accountant with just over 6 years of service, was awarded 10 months' of severance pay.

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Employment Law June 27th, 2021

Can My Employer Eliminate My Base Pay and Only Pay Commission?

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Find out what your options are if your employer stops providing base pay and only offers compensation through commission.

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Mazanek v. Bill & Son Towing
Employment Law June 25th, 2021

Trial Win: Severance for tow truck driver misclassified, wrongly fired for theft

By Lluc Cerda

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP secures 6 months' pay for a tow truck driver misclassified as a contractor and incorrectly fired "for cause."…

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