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Employment Law February 5th, 2020

Taking kids to work during teachers strike – CP24

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus told CP24 that you cannot assume your employer will accept you taking your kid to work if there's a…

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Uber Driver
Employment Law January 25th, 2020

Uber, Lyft Approved in BC as Legal Challenges Loom – The Star Vancouver

By Lior Samfiru

Uber & Lyft now have approval to operate in B.C. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru told The Star Vancouver that their stay may…

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severance pay when a business closes
Employment Law January 24th, 2020

Severance Pay When a Business Closes

By Alex C. Lucifero

Carlton Cards & Papyrus stores are closing in Canada. Partner Alex Lucifero on CTV News explains severance pay when a business closes.

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Employment Law January 22nd, 2020

Drummer Joey Kramer sues Aerosmith to keep playing – 640 Toronto

By Stan Fainzilberg

Does drummer Joey Kramer have a legitimate case against his Aerosmith bandmates? Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg discussed with Global News Radio.

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carlton cards
Employment Law January 22nd, 2020

Carlton Cards, Papyrus Stores Closing – Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

All Carlton Cards and Papyrus locations are closing in Canada. Find out what your rights to severance pay are in this situation,…

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Okanagan Winery, 5,000 litres, spilled wine
Employment Law January 22nd, 2020

Okanagan Man Fired After Dumping 5,000 Litres of Wine – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru told CKNW whether an Okanagan winery made the right call by firing an employee after he dumped over…

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ontario teachers strike
Employment Law January 19th, 2020

Ontario teachers strike and taking kids to work – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about an employee's right to bring their child to work during the Ontario teachers strike.

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company gives non-smokers more vacation days
Employment Law January 14th, 2020

Company gives non-smokers more vacation days – 980 CKNW

By Jon Pinkus

A U.K. company is giving non-smoking employees more vacation days. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on whether Canadian companies can legally follow suit.

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social media in the workplace, CTV Ottawa, alex lucifero
Employment Law January 8th, 2020

Social Media in the Workplace: Fired Over a Tweet

By Alex C. Lucifero

Alex Lucifero on CTV Morning Live Ottawa talks severance, social media, termination for cause and employment rights in fallout from a B.C.

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