Employment Law
Sears Canada & Creditor Protection: Why This Is Bad For Employees
David Vaughan, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, gives his take on why Sears Canada's bankruptcy is bad news where severance pay is…
580 CFRA – Sears Canada Impacts Ottawa Employees
Sears Canada employees were dealt a blow with news that the company has sought creditor protection, also known as bankruptcy protection.
Global News – Bad News for Sears Employees
Sears Canada’s decision to seek creditor protection will have a massive impact on employee severance packages. Read more about it here.
TTC Subway Staff Barred from Wearing Medical Masks
TTC operators were barred from wearing medical masks on the job a day after a damning report revealed poor air quality levels…
Drug and Alcohol Testing In the Workplace
The rights of an employer, must be balanced with the rights of an employee when it comes to drug and alcohol testing…
Papp v. Stokes: Bad Job Reference is Not Defamation
A recent case handled by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP successfully argued that a honest job reference, even if not glowing, is not defamation.
CityNews – Ontario Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over Bad Job Reference
A man who sued his former employer over a negative job reference, lost his case after the Ontario Superior Court ruled the…
What You Need To Know About Dating In The Workplace
There are many serious issues employees and employers can face when inter-office romances happen. Find out how to protect yourself and your…
610 CKTB – Giving A Bad Job Reference is Not Defamation
Can a company be sued for defamation if it gives a bad job reference? Not if it’s honest. Gurlal Kler, Partner at…