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Employment Law December 4th, 2019

Do I Have to Find a Replacement if I Call in Sick?

By Lior Samfiru

When an employee calls in sick, the employer can ask them to contact co-workers in an attempt to find a replacement to…

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Bread from Bakery
Employment Law November 29th, 2019

Ikilikyan v. The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd. – TRIAL WIN

By Sandy Chen

Mr. Ikilikyan had worked as a labourer for a local bakery for approximately 12 years. During his employment, he regularly worked overtime…

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Employment Law November 25th, 2019

Free Speech in the Workplace: You Can Be Fired

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about the boundaries of free speech in the workplace and employee rights following recent events in Canada that have highlighted the…

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CN rail, CN Rail strike, legislation
Employment Law November 22nd, 2019

Global News – CN Rail Strike and Legislation

By Lior Samfiru

An Ottawa employment lawyer explains what options the federal government has to end the CN Rail strike in order to get goods…

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2019

Can off-duty conduct result in a termination for cause?

By David Vaughan

Find out if an employee's poor off-duty conduct can automatically trigger a termination for cause, without severance pay.

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Employment Law November 20th, 2019

Lowe’s Closures and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Lowe's is closing 34 stores across Canada. Discover severance rights for laid off employees & their options if they are offered a…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 20th, 2019

Please Donate to 12 Kids of Starlight

By Sivan Tumarkin

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to be a sponsor of the "12 Kids of Starlight" campaign! Help get toys to children at…

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Employment Law November 20th, 2019

Canadian Blood Services Workers Fired After Mat Leave: CBC Interview

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with CBC to discuss maternity leave and employee rights.

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CN rail, CN Rail strike, legislation
Employment Law November 15th, 2019

CN Rail cutting 1,600 jobs in Canada, U.S. as economy slows

By Lior Samfiru

More staff may be laid off if the demand from customers for rail service continues to decline, sources say.

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