Employment Law
Starbucks Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Starbucks? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Starbucks Canada closing 200 locations, restructuring due to Covid
The drastic reduction in the number of coffee shops coincides with changing consumer habits as a result of the pandemic.
Parents’ rights as childcare centres reopen in Ontario
Partner Lior Samfiru told 640 Toronto's Mike Stafford about a parent's workplace rights as daycare and childcare spots reopen in Ontario.
Ontario is allowing child-care centres to reopen. Do I have to return to work?
Ontario is allowing child-care centres to reopen. What rights to employees have if they still can't get a daycare spot or are…
Employment Lawyer on draft legislation and possible CERB penalties – CKNW
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Mike Smyth on CKNW about draft legislation that seeks to heavily penalize Canadians who take advantage of…
Can my employer ask me about my personal life outside work during the pandemic?
Partner Jon Pinkus on an employer's right to ask their staff what about their activities during personal time amid the COVID-19 pandemic…
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Guide
This is your guide to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). Learn how to apply for benefits from the Government of Canada…
Employment Lawyer on Ontario COVID-19 Layoff Regulations – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru was asked by Global News to explain Ontario's new COVID-19 layoff regulation, and why it is misleading to employers…
Ontario’s Infectious Disease Emergency Leave doesn’t affect constructive dismissal
Partner Alex Lucifero tells CFRA's Ottawa Now why Ontario's new layoff regulation may have a negative impact on businesses struggling during COVID-19.