Employment Law
Common Misconceptions About Severance Pay
This article helps clear-up some of the most common misunderstandings that terminated employees have about their entitlements and severance pay.
Non-Unionized Federal Workers Protected from Arbitrary Dismissal
Learn why non-unionized federal workers are protected from arbitrary dismissals & why federally regulated employers need a reason for dismissing staff.
Judge Rules for Plaintiff in Important Termination Case
Read about a noteworthy case that was recently won by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP concerning demotion and offer re-extension after termination.
Yes, You DO Have The Right to Negotiate Pay For Additional Work!
What are your rights if an employer gives you a "take it or leave it" offer. Can you negotiate? A case at…
Court Awards 37 Months’ Pay as Damages for Termination
A recent decision determined that a terminated employee's "duty to mitigate" would not apply to employees who are engaged pursuant to fixed…
TRIAL WIN: Carpenter v. Brains II Canada Inc.
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to announce that Toronto employment lawyer and firm partner David Vaughan successfully represented his client, Ms. Carpenter,…
Worker Sues For 11,570 Hours of Unpaid Overtime
An employee sued his employer for 11,570 hours of unpaid overtime. Learn more about what you can do if you think your…
McDonald’s Manager Constructively Dismissed, Not “Lovin’ It”
After 26 years working at McDonald’s, Esther Brake was definitely not “lovin’ it” after she was forced out of her job as…
Fired Over “Fat”: Did Addition Elle Make the Right Call?
Can your employer fire you for cause because of something you posted on your Facebook account that they took offence to? Find…