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Employment Law January 22nd, 2021

What qualifies as a toxic workplace: Employment lawyer on Global News

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Charles Adler on Global News Radio to discuss the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette and toxic…

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Julie Payette
Employment Law January 21st, 2021

Employment Lawyer on Governor General Julie Payette’s Resignation After Harassment

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru comments on the 'scathing' report that has resulted in the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette, and workplace harassment.

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TC Energy, Keystone XL, pipes, pipeline
Employment Law January 21st, 2021

TC Energy cutting over 1,000 jobs after Keystone XL project stopped

By Lior Samfiru

TC Energy is cutting 1,000 jobs after halting the Keystone XL Pipeline. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized employees impacted by the…

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COVID January 20th, 2021

Vancouver employment lawyer on CKNW discussing vaccination policies at work

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer joins Mornings with Sim on 980 CKNW to discuss vaccination policies in the workplace.

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COVID January 20th, 2021

Work refusals in Hamilton due to COVID-19

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith speaks with the Hamilton Spectator on a recent round of work refusals in Hamilton and workplace health and…

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Aurora Cannabis closes facility near Kamloops, B.C., aurora cannabis, grow facility
Employment Law January 19th, 2021

Aurora Cannabis layoffs after deal with Great North

By Lior Samfiru

Aurora Cannabis has laid off a number of sales staff after signing a deal with Great North to handle its Canadian recreational…

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working from home during ontario stay-at-home order
COVID January 18th, 2021

Can I work from home during Ontario’s stay-at-home order?

By Lior Samfiru

Does an employee have the right to work from home during Ontario's stay-at-home order? Associate Jonathan Margolin explains your rights.

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Are your travel plans worth the risk of losing your job
COVID January 18th, 2021

Are your travel plans worth the risk of losing your job?

By David Vaughan

Are your travel plans worth the risk of losing your job? Associate Boris Livshits examines the legalities and repercussions of vacationing during…

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A headshot of Ottawa employment lawyer Lior Samfiru next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Ottawa radio station Newstalk 580 CFRA.
COVID January 18th, 2021

Costco employees asking to work remotely

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer joined Leslie Roberts on 580 CFRA to discuss the rights of Costco office employees.

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