Employment Law
Dixie Cup Brampton Plant Closure | Severance Packages
The Dixie Cup plant in Brampton is closing. It is important to keep in mind the following facts where their severance pay…
900 CHML – Is a Criminal Charge Reason Enough to Fire Someone?
What rights does both the employer and employee have an employee has a criminal charge? Can the employee be terminated from their…
Rights tribunal slams Imperial Oil for cancelling job offer to engineer
The HRTO has ruled that an employer cannot discriminate against job candidates who do not have Canadian permanent residence status but can…
640 Toronto – Striking York University workers slam back-to-work legislation
The union representing striking workers at York University says the Ontario government’s back-to-work legislation is a “trampling” of employees' rights.
‘Six-Million-Dollar’ Hydro One CEO Walked Away from $10M Severance?
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, discusses why Hydro One CEO Mayo Schmidt may have opted for the smaller…
640 Toronto – Woman Caught in Racist Rant at Lethbridge Denny’s Rehired
Employment lawyer Gurlal Kler delves into the true definition and legalities surrounding a “for cause” termination, and why Cranbrook Dodge may have…
BC woman caught in racist rant at Lethbridge Denny’s rehired: Calgary Herald
The woman fired from her job after a racially charged rant at a Denny’s went viral, has been rehired. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP…
Manulife set to cut 700 jobs, close Kitchener office
The insurer and financial services provider is planning to eliminate around 700 jobs in Canada and close its office in Kitchener, Ontario.
Pregnancy Discrimination a Pervasive Problem in Canadian Workplaces
An employment lawyer provides insight into workplace rights for pregnant employees, and how often this form of discrimination plays out.