Employment Law
Ontario firefighter argues access to vegan food is a human right
Ontario firefighter Adam Knauff alleges his human rights were violated when he was not provided sufficient vegan food while fighting a fire.
580 CFRA – Access to vegan food a human right? Ontario firefighter says yes
Should an An Ontario firefighter's access to vegan food while on the job be considered a human right? Alex Lucifero with legal…
Flooding and Worker Rights
Does an employee have a right to time off work to deal with a natural disaster, including flooding? Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero…
570 News – Ford Government to meet unions on public sector wages
The Ford government is meeting with public sector unions to begin consultation on imposing a cap for future wage increases through legislation.
Port Moody Mayor to receive paid leave during investigation – 980 CKNW
Should the Mayor continue to receive his payments from his annual salary? Or should a different set of rules be applied for…
Uber, Lyft Drivers Protest in Cities Across the U.S.
Drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft turned off their apps to protest what they say are a drop in wages.
Can Foodora Bike and Car Couriers Unionize?
Couriers working for Foodora in Toronto are planning to unionize by joining CUPW. Can they actually do that? Lior Samfiru with the…
Jody Wilson-Raybould and Legalities of Recorded Conversations
Is it legal to record a conversation at work in Canada? Partner Alex Lucifero reacts to the Jody Wilson-Raybould story.
New Ontario Law Bill 66 Brings Changes to Overtime Pay – 900 CHML
Ontario employers’ duty to pay workers overtime just got a little lighter, following passage of a law that quietly reduces some protections.