Employment Law
640 Toronto – Woman Ordered to Pay $41K in Damages to Live-in Nanny
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's Jon Pinkus discusses an employee’s workplace rights in relation to the story of a live-in nanny being awarded $41,000…
School board paid $7K to teacher with cancer, wants money back
A teacher diagnosed with cancer is being asked to return $7,000 the school board paid her while she off sick. What are…
Age Discrimination: Retirement Rights for Older Employees
A fire chief was forced out of his job after it was decided that he was too old for the job. What…
Racist Denny’s Rant Not Likely Termination For Cause
The woman terminated from her job after her racially charged rant went viral, has been rehired. Learn more about an employee's rights…
900 CHML – Investigation clears Green Party Leader Elizabeth May of workplace harassment
The Green Party's investigation against Elizabeth May has concluded. Jon Pinkus, Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, talks about workplace harassment.
Why Kelly Pocha’s Racist Tirade Likely Not “For Cause” Termination: CKNW
A video of Kelly Pocha's making racist comments has cost the woman her job. Does her conduct outside the office amount to…
Renfrew’s Fire Chief Told He’s Too Old for the Job at 61
Renfrew fire chief Guy Longtin is out of a job simply because he is 61 years old. Can you be forced out…
Layoff vs. Termination: What’s the Difference?
Layoffs occur during certain seasons or when work is scarce. The employee expects to return to work at some point. A termination…
Former Freshii employee says she was fired because of hearing impairment
After two days of training, an employee at a Freshii was fired because of her hearing impairment. What are the employee's rights…