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Employment Law January 3rd, 2020

U-Haul Will Stop Hiring Smokers: Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

U-Haul International will stop hiring smokers. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains if employers can enforce the same ban in Canadian workplaces.

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u-haul refusing to hire smokers
Employment Law January 3rd, 2020

U-Haul is refusing to hire smokers. What are the rules for Canadian companies? – 900 CHML

By Jon Pinkus

U-Haul is refusing to hire smokers. Can Canadian companies refuse to hire people who smoke? Partner Jon Pinkus explained on Global News…

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bathroom breaks, human rights, urinal
Employment Law December 23rd, 2019

580 CFRA interview on bathroom breaks for Canadians

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explains employee rights to bathroom breaks and an employer's duty to accommodate the washroom needs of its…

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Employment Law December 17th, 2019

IT staff fired after explicit pics found on CIRA president’s computer

By Lior Samfiru

The head of Canada’s internet registry is facing allegations his IT staff were fired after reporting images on his computer to HR.

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university of victoria
Employment Law December 12th, 2019

More Complaints about University of Victoria Coach – Canadian Press

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP calls the University of Victoria's student policy on confidentiality "self-serving" after threat of discipline.

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resume
Employment Law December 7th, 2019

640 Toronto – Australian Woman Jailed For Lying on her Resume

By Jennifer Corbett

What consequences would a job applicant in Canada face if they were caught lying on a resume? Associate Jennifer Corbett spoke to…

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replacement, schedule, call in sick
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 Lior Samfiru

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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free speech in the workplace, megaphone
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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