Employment Law
Target Canada’s 17,600 Laid Off Workers to Access $70M Severance Fund
With Target Canada closing shop, employment lawyer Lior Samfiru comments on Target’s severance fund and what terminated employees are ACTUALLY owed.
Holiday Parties
Holiday parties are a wonderful way to end a year, but it can quickly turn into a legal nightmare if both employers…
MPs like Kings, queens in their little domains
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains how Parliament Hill and regular employers should react to cases of sexual harassment at workplace.
Can Sick Day Abuse trigger a Termination For Cause?
Can an employer terminate for cause an employee who uses sick days when they aren’t truly sick? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru has…
2 Liberal MPs suspended after Sexual Harassment Allegations
Lior Samfiru on how employers should handle harassment claims after the Liberal Party suspended 2 male Liberal MPs from its caucus.
Jian Ghomeshi: Did the CBC cross the line as an employer?
Lior Samfiru on the impact of the Jian Ghomeshi story on how employers respond to employees' conduct outside of the workplace.
Keep A Record Of What’s “On The Record” – The Retention of Workplace Documents
It always helps to have workplace documents on hand. Despite this, it is not uncommon for employees to throw away important employment-related…
Protect Your Business Against Unfair Competition From Former Employees
Businesses in the marketplace competing for clients face unfair competition from former employees with valuable knowledge of their operations.
Holiday Leave For Religious Holidays
Find out what the rights of a religiously observant employee are when taking time off during the holidays.