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Employment Law June 14th, 2018

Employment lawyer on Lindsay Shepherd Lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains why the $3.6 million lawsuit is “utter nonsense” in the context of Canadian law, and why this…

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Employment Law June 14th, 2018

Lindsay Shepherd $3.6M Lawsuit is “Utter Nonsense”

By Lior Samfiru

University teaching assistant Lindsay Shepherd is suing Wilfrid Laurier University for $3.6 million. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the validity of the…

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Melinda Currey and Erik Karlsson in 2016
Employment Law June 13th, 2018

580 CFRA – Karlsson’s wife alleges partner of Senators forward harassed her

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero discusses rights and protections for employees and their spouses when harassment strikes.

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Benefits
Employment Law June 13th, 2018

Benefits Canada – Did human rights tribunal get it right in decision on ending benefits at 65?

By Chantel Goldsmith

The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal’s recent ruling that it’s unconstitutional for plan sponsors to discontinue benefits for employees after the age of…

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Disability/Personal Injury June 11th, 2018

Contractor left Scarborough house halfway through $100,000 cleanup

By Gurlal S. Kler

Employment lawyer Gurlal Klur, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, provides advice and best practices when dealing with contractors.

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Woman Covering Mouth
Employment Law June 7th, 2018

CBC News – Is It Okay to Tattle on Your Fellow Employees?

By Chantel Goldsmith

Can an employee legally be terminated from their job if a co-worker shares information from social media with their employer? Employment Lawyer…

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drug testing
Employment Law May 25th, 2018

The CBC and Other Companies Want to Test Employees for Pot – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer explains employee rights where mandatory drug tests in the workplace are concerned, and what employers should be allowed to…

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Employment Law May 24th, 2018

Benefits Cut at Age 65 Violates Charter Rights: Tribunal

By Chantel Goldsmith

An employer’s ability to legally cut off group health, dental and life insurance benefits for employees once they reach the age of…

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NFL Players Taking A Knee
Employment Law May 24th, 2018

900 CHML – NFL Will Fine Teams if Players Don’t Stand for National Anthem

By Jon Pinkus

Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus discusses the rights of employers and employees with regard to the national anthem issue among NFL players.

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