Employment Law
Foodora couriers declared ‘dependent contractors,’ win right to unionize – 640 Toronto
Senior Associate Stan Fainzilberg joins Global News Radio to explain the impact of an OLRB decision that found Foodora couriers to be…
Foodora couriers are dependent contractors, can unionize
Labour board rules that Foodora couriers are dependent contractors. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru reacts to news that couriers have a right to…
Can I stay home from work to look after my children?
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined CTV Morning Live to discuss an working partent's right to stay home from work on days when Ontario…
Temporary Layoffs, CN Rail Blockades & Employment Law – Global News
Discover the general rights of employees when they are placed on a Temporary Layoff. Partner Jon Pinkus discussed on Global News.
Employment Lawyer on Rail Blockades and Temporary Layoffs – 640 Toronto
Via Rail and CN Rail have temporarily laid off 1,500 employees due to pipeline blockades. Partner Jon Pinkus on employee rights during…
CN Rail Layoff, Via Rail Layoffs: Temporary Layoffs Amid Blockades
Via Rail & CN Rail have issued temporary layoffs to 1,500 employees as pipeline protests block railways. Learn about your rights during…
Former Cineplex host claims he was paid in Scene points – 640 Toronto
Was it legal for Cineplex to compensate their pre-movie host in Scene points? Partner Jon Pinkus explains on Global News Radio.
Employment lawyer explains coffee breaks in Ontario
Find out what an employee's rights to a coffee break or smoke break are, and what to do if those rights are…
Pier 1 Imports Closure and Severance Pay
Pier 1 Imports is shutting down all Canadian stores & filing for creditor protection. Discover the negative impact on employee severance packages.