Employment Law
Lior Samfiru on HBC employee wrongful dismissal suit
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Roy Green on the Corus Radio Network to talk about a constructive dismissal claim against HBC.
Judge rules employees can pursue severance if laid off due to COVID-19
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Devon Peacock on 980 CFPL to discuss layoffs during COVID-19.
Jake Virtanen on leave following misconduct allegations
The Vancouver Canucks have distanced themselves from the allegations of sexual misconduct involving the forward.
Roberto Alomar Fired Over Workplace Harassment
An employment lawyer examines the response by MLB and Toronto Blue Jays to allegations of of workplace harassment against Roberto Alomar.
COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act Receives Royal Ascent
The COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, 2021 (Bill 284) received Royal Assent from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario on April 29, 2021.
Mackenzie Irwin on wrongful dismissal of HBC employee
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin speaks with the Canadian Press regarding a wrongful dismissal suit for a HBC employee.
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP launches lawsuit against HBC after worker hours, benefits eliminated
After seeing her benefits eliminated and hours of work slashed to zero, 21-year Hudson’s Bay Company employee Yvette Mitchell has filed a…
BC provides three hours of paid time off to get vaccine
Can I get paid time off to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Full-time and part-time employees in BC are now eligible to get…
COVID-19 layoffs can be a constructive dismissal, judge rules
A recent court case in Ontario confirms that layoffs during COVID-19 can in fact be treated as a constructive dismissal with full…