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Employment Law September 8th, 2017

McDonald’s Demanded Staff Speak Only English

By Lior Samfiru

A McDonald’s manager demanded that staff only speak English at work. What are employee and employer's rights in the workplace when it…

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Employment Law September 8th, 2017

East Side Mario’s Manager Demands Waitress Wear Bra

By Lior Samfiru

The decision by an East Side Mario’s manager to demand that a waitress wear a bra has raised questions about an employee’s…

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Employment Law September 8th, 2017

East Side Mario’s waitress told to wear bra: Know your rights

By Lior Samfiru

The 22-year-old employee was told by her manager that a bra is part of her work uniform.

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Employment Law August 30th, 2017

Can My Employer: Top 10 Employment Questions

By Lior Samfiru

Find out 10 things that employers can and cannot do to employees. Read about what you should do if you find yourself…

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Employment Law August 28th, 2017

Susur Lee Tips Taken – Know Your Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Celebrity chef Susur Lee is no longer docking tips at Toronto restaurants. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru with your rights when an employer…

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Employment Law August 28th, 2017

610 CKTB – Fired for Being a White Supremacist

By Chantel Goldsmith

Can an employee be fired for cause because of their political views, or because an employer believes that they are a white…

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Employment Law August 23rd, 2017

Construction Worker Fired After Flying Confederate Flag

By Lior Samfiru

A construction worker was fired after bringing a Confederate Flag to his workplace. Read on to learn why the employer had just…

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Employment Law August 21st, 2017

Susur Lee restaurant staff lose tips to IOU Policy

By David Vaughan

Employees from multiple Susur Lee restaurants claim that large portions of their tips were being withheld if they made a mistake during…

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Employment Law August 20th, 2017

Susur Lee Restaurant Staff Allege Tips Taken

By Lior Samfiru

Susur Lee restaurant employees are claiming that large portions of their tips were being withheld if they made any errors during their…

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