Employment Law
Can Sick Day Abuse trigger a Termination For Cause?
Can an employer terminate for cause an employee who uses sick days when they aren’t truly sick? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru has…
2 Liberal MPs suspended after Sexual Harassment Allegations
Lior Samfiru on how employers should handle harassment claims after the Liberal Party suspended 2 male Liberal MPs from its caucus.
Jian Ghomeshi: Did the CBC cross the line as an employer?
Lior Samfiru on the impact of the Jian Ghomeshi story on how employers respond to employees' conduct outside of the workplace.
Keep A Record Of What’s “On The Record” – The Retention of Workplace Documents
It always helps to have workplace documents on hand. Despite this, it is not uncommon for employees to throw away important employment-related…
Protect Your Business Against Unfair Competition From Former Employees
Businesses in the marketplace competing for clients face unfair competition from former employees with valuable knowledge of their operations.
Holiday Leave For Religious Holidays
Find out what the rights of a religiously observant employee are when taking time off during the holidays.
Navigating Your Way through an Employment Agreement
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru, co-founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, gives advice on how you can navigate your way through an employment…
Who Said Anything About Trial?
Many employees and employers are reluctant to retain a lawyer, because of a misconception that this means they will have to "go…
CBA National Magazine – Lawyers of the future
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, a boutique employment law firm, recently launched an in-house client relationship management program.