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Employment Law February 22nd, 2022

What is a fair severance package in Canada?

By Karen Tereposky

Peloton offers membership to fired employees Peloton saw unprecedented demand during the lockdowns of the pandemic. Recently, however, they fired 2,800 staff…

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COVID February 19th, 2022

Employment Lawyer on Remote Worker Return: Global BC Interview

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer spoke with Global News BC on employee rights when returning to the workplace as COVID-19 restrictions lift.

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Employment Law February 18th, 2022

Work: What’s Next | Employees fired for off-duty conduct

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News Work What's Next to discuss terminations for cause and employee off-duty conduct.

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Employment Law February 18th, 2022

Freedom Convoy trucker fired after colliding with a cyclist. Termination For Cause?

By Lior Samfiru

In the wake of the recent anti-mandate protests, a video has surfaced depicting a semi-truck making contact with a cyclist when…

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COVID February 17th, 2022

Global Morning Show: Rights for employees nervous about returning to the office

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News on the Morning Show to discuss employee rights when returning to the office.

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Employment Law February 17th, 2022

Layoff Rights for Employees When Production is Disrupted

By Lior Samfiru

The Ambassador Bridge, one of Canada’s main trading routes with the United States, was shut down for an…

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Employment Law February 17th, 2022

Grocery Store Employee in BC Fired for Feeding Homeless: Global BC

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke with Global News B.C regarding a grocery store employee's wrongful dismissal suit.

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Employment Law February 17th, 2022

Losing employment due to donating to protests

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn spoke with Alex Pierson on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss donations to ongoing protests and employee…

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Employment Law February 16th, 2022

Newmont Corporation: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Newmont? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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