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Employment Law September 29th, 2018

Discussing Your Workplace Rights with Greg Carrasco

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Managing Partner and employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses workplace rights for employers and employees on 640 Toronto.

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Employment Law September 26th, 2018

6 months’ pay after less than 1 year: Employment Law Today

By Lior Samfiru

A B.C. worker who was persuaded to leave his old job for a new position, but was fired six months later, has…

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Employment Law September 18th, 2018

Capcom Vancouver Closure: Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Most Canadians who are let go aren't offered the severance that they're rightfully owed. Learn more about your rights to severance.

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Employment Law September 18th, 2018

TTC Subway Operator Barred While Using Medicinal Cannabis

By Lior Samfiru

TTC subway operator Ellaine Farrell's doctor says medical marijuana is the best option, but the TTC has barred her from operating the…

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Employment Law September 17th, 2018

OBJ – Marijuana Legalization: Employers Should Prepare

By Alex C. Lucifero

Alex Lucifero, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and an Ottawa Employment Lawyer, talks about the aspects of legalization that employers need to…

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Employment Law September 11th, 2018

HR Reporter – No-poaching clauses under microscope

By Lior Samfiru

No-poaching or non-solicitation clauses are most common in sales, technology or specialized roles, but any other positions should not have them.

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Employment Law September 5th, 2018

Lola’s Kitchen shuts doors with no notice to staff

By Lior Samfiru

Lola's Kitchen closed its doors with no notice or severance pay. The staff at Lola's Kitchen are likely owed much more than…

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Employment Law September 4th, 2018

Salesman Gets Six Months’ Pay In Lieu of Notice After Six Months of Work

By Lior Samfiru

A B.C. man has been awarded six months pay in lieu of notice after being dismissed from his job by the company…

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Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, is sitting in the CTV Morning Live Ottawa studio with host Annette Goerner for an interview about the impact of legal cannabis on employees and employers.
Employment Law September 4th, 2018

Marijuana Legalization and Employer Rights

By Alex C. Lucifero

Marijuana Legalization and Employer Rights with employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on CTV. A company's cannabis rights in and out of the workplace.

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