Employment Law
Police Probe Report of Radicalized Montreal Airport Employees – 640 Toronto
When an employee has been accused of radicalization, causing the safety of the public to be at risk, what are both the…
Ryerson Instructor Criticized Over Controversial Comments on Facebook
Students have made complaints about comments posted on Facebook by a Ryerson engineering sessional lecturer and instructor. Find out why in our…
610 CKTB – Ministry of Labour Blitz Reveals That Many Employers Are Violating the Employment Standards Act
Almost three-quarters of Ontario employers with a “history of non-compliance” were revealed to still be violating the Employment Standards Act.
Ministry of Labour Blitz Reveals Overtime Pay Problems for Employees – 900 CHML
A common violation by employers is how they handle overtime pay for their employees, or the lack thereof. When is an employee…
Why Are Companies Not Following the Employment Standards Act?
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru talks about the Ministry of Labour's inspection blitz as well as why so many employers are not following…
640 Toronto – European Union Rules on Headscarves in the Workplace
The European Court of Justice has ruled that companies can ban employees from wearing religious and political symbols in the workplace such…
Fixed-Term Contracts: Pros and Cons
A growing number of employees are being hired to fixed-term contracts as opposed to indefinite-term contracts of employment. Read more to find…
CityNews – UK lawmakers to companies: End sexist high heel dress codes
United Kingdom lawmakers have told employers to stop making women wear high heels as part of any corporate dress code. Read more…
TTC Employees to Undergo Random Drug Testing
David Vaughan, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, explains whether or not the TTC is making a wise choice in regards to random…