Employment Law
Manulife set to cut 700 jobs, close Kitchener office
The insurer and financial services provider is planning to eliminate around 700 jobs in Canada and close its office in Kitchener, Ontario.
Marijuana in the Workplace and Employee Rights: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP discussed how the legislation will impact workplaces across Canada.
Pregnancy Discrimination a Pervasive Problem in Canadian Workplaces
An employment lawyer provides insight into workplace rights for pregnant employees, and how often this form of discrimination plays out.
Ottawa Business Journal – Seven biggest employment law issues of 2018
At Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, we get questions about the rights of both employees & employers. Here is a list of the 7…
900 CHML – Cutting Off Workers from Benefits at 65 Unconstitutional, Tribunal Rules
Employment Lawyer Chantel Goldsmith discusses a ruling about benefits for people over the age of 65 and what it means for employees…
Voting out the Ontario Liberals didn’t come cheap
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the legalities surrounding severance packages for politicians.
Employment lawyer on Lindsay Shepherd Lawsuit
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains why the $3.6 million lawsuit is “utter nonsense” in the context of Canadian law, and why this…
Lindsay Shepherd $3.6M Lawsuit is “Utter Nonsense”
University teaching assistant Lindsay Shepherd is suing Wilfrid Laurier University for $3.6 million. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the validity of the…
580 CFRA – Karlsson’s wife alleges partner of Senators forward harassed her
Ottawa Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero discusses rights and protections for employees and their spouses when harassment strikes.