Employment Law
BNN – How ‘right to disconnect’ affects Canadian businesses’ productivity
Should Canadian workers have the right to disconnect outside of working hours? Chantel Goldsmith, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP talks about this…
Lowe’s Closing Canadian Stores – Severance Rights
Lowe's, the home improvement retail chain is closing 31 locations in Canada, including 9 Lowe's and Rona stores in Ontario…
580 CFRA – Ottawa Senators Uber Video Controversy
In light of an Ottawa Senators video, where players mocked a coach, can an employee be punished for badmouthing their employer in…
Warning to Employers Over Bill 148 Changes
Alex Lucifero, managing partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, talks about changes that will and will not occur across Ontario once Bill 148…
OBJ – Employee or independent contractor: What’s in a name?
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explores the fine line between contractor and employee, in the Ottawa Business Journal.
Warning to Ontario Employers About Bill 148 Changes
Labour reforms introduced by the Ford government do not give employers the ability to change terms of employment without consequences, says Lior…
Marijuana Legalization Panel
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joined a CTV News panel on the morning of marijuana legalization in Canada. Discover your workplace rights!…
580 CFRA – Marijuana at Workplace: Legalization & Your Rights
The legalization of marijuana across Canada is near, yet many employers are not prepared for the legalities surrounding employees and cannabis use.
Toronto Cops Can’t Use Pot Within 28 Days of Working
Cops with the Toronto Police Service have been banned from using marijuana 28 days before a shift. Is that a rational rule?…