Employment Law
Do I Have to Find a Replacement if I Call in Sick?
When an employee calls in sick, the employer can ask them to contact co-workers in an attempt to find a replacement to…
Ikilikyan v. The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd. – TRIAL WIN
Mr. Ikilikyan had worked as a labourer for a local bakery for approximately 12 years. During his employment, he regularly worked overtime…
Free Speech in the Workplace: You Can Be Fired
Learn about the boundaries of free speech in the workplace and employee rights following recent events in Canada that have highlighted the…
Global News – CN Rail Strike and Legislation
An Ottawa employment lawyer explains what options the federal government has to end the CN Rail strike in order to get goods…
Can off-duty conduct result in a termination for cause?
Find out if an employee's poor off-duty conduct can automatically trigger a termination for cause, without severance pay.
Lowe’s Closures and Severance Pay
Lowe's is closing 34 stores across Canada. Discover severance rights for laid off employees & their options if they are offered a…
Please Donate to 12 Kids of Starlight
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to be a sponsor of the "12 Kids of Starlight" campaign! Help get toys to children at…
Canadian Blood Services Workers Fired After Mat Leave: CBC Interview
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with CBC to discuss maternity leave and employee rights.
CN Rail cutting 1,600 jobs in Canada, U.S. as economy slows
More staff may be laid off if the demand from customers for rail service continues to decline, sources say.