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Employment Law July 20th, 2021

Severance for more employees after Ontario court decision on global payroll

By Chris Justice

Hawkes v. Max Aicher (North America) Limited When an employee is let go without cause, they are generally owed specific minimum…

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COVID July 16th, 2021

Work: What’s Next | Vaccination status and return to work

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News to discuss vaccinations and returning to the office in phase 3 in Ontario.

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A headshot of Ontario employment lawyer Lluc Cerda next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Ottawa radio station Newstalk 580 CFRA.
COVID July 16th, 2021

Lluc Cerda on COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace

By Lluc Cerda

Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joins 580 CFRA Ottawa Now to discuss vaccines in the workplace.

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Employment Law July 15th, 2021

Melanie Henriques wants to normalize paralegals as law-firm partners

By Melanie Henriques

Paralegal Melanie Henriques speaks with the Law Times on becoming a Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

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COVID July 13th, 2021

CJAD interview about COVID-19 and employee privacy rights

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins CJAD 800 Montreal to discuss employee vaccination rights and necessary accommodations.

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Employment Law July 13th, 2021

Ottawa employment lawyer on home-care nurse discrimination case

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined CBC to discuss a home-care nurse discrimination case.

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COVID July 12th, 2021

Employees quitting, changing careers due to COVID-19

By Lior Samfiru

A recent report by Statistics Canada revealed that 22 per cent of Canadian businesses that they surveyed were anticipating challenges in…

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COVID July 9th, 2021

Can I work somewhere else during a layoff?

By Chris Justice

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, layoffs have become much more commonplace. It is therefore particularly important that employees be made…

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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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