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Ciena Corporation Layoffs and Severance Pay
Employment Law February 26th, 2020

Ciena Corporation Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ciena Corporation is laying off dozens of employees in Ontario. Were you let go? Discover your rights to severance pay.

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foodora couriers, right to unionize, dependent contractors
Employment Law February 26th, 2020

Foodora Couriers, Right to Unionize and Employment Rights – CBC News

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus spoke to CBC News Toronto about the importance of a labour board decision that designates Foodora couriers as dependent…

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Foodora couriers declared 'dependent contractors,' win right to unionize
Employment Law February 26th, 2020

Foodora couriers declared ‘dependent contractors,’ win right to unionize – 640 Toronto

By Stan Fainzilberg

Senior Associate Stan Fainzilberg joins Global News Radio to explain the impact of an OLRB decision that found Foodora couriers to be…

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Foodora Couriers, Dependent Contractors, Union
Employment Law February 26th, 2020

Foodora couriers are dependent contractors, can unionize

By Lior Samfiru

Labour board rules that Foodora couriers are dependent contractors. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru reacts to news that couriers have a right to…

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Alex-Lucifero
Employment Law February 21st, 2020

Can I stay home from work to look after my children?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined CTV Morning Live to discuss an working partent's right to stay home from work on days when Ontario…

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Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus is interviewed by Global's Farah Nasser about layoffs at Via Rail, and why they're owed severance pay.
Employment Law February 20th, 2020

Temporary Layoffs, CN Rail Blockades & Employment Law – Global News

By Jon Pinkus

Discover the general rights of employees when they are placed on a Temporary Layoff. Partner Jon Pinkus discussed on Global News.

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temporary layoffs
Employment Law February 19th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Rail Blockades and Temporary Layoffs – 640 Toronto

By Jon Pinkus

Via Rail and CN Rail have temporarily laid off 1,500 employees due to pipeline blockades. Partner Jon Pinkus on employee rights during…

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CN Rail, Via Rail, Temporary Layoffs
Employment Law February 19th, 2020

CN Rail Layoff, Via Rail Layoffs: Temporary Layoffs Amid Blockades

By Lior Samfiru

Via Rail & CN Rail have issued temporary layoffs to 1,500 employees as pipeline protests block railways. Learn about your rights during…

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Former Cineplex host claims he was paid in Scene points
Employment Law February 18th, 2020

Former Cineplex host claims he was paid in Scene points – 640 Toronto

By Jon Pinkus

Was it legal for Cineplex to compensate their pre-movie host in Scene points? Partner Jon Pinkus explains on Global News Radio.

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