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Employment Law September 29th, 2017

Royal Canadian Legion Sends A Chilling Message To Employees: Huffington Post

By Lior Samfiru

A former president of the Royal Canadian Legion’s BC/Yukon Command says he was fired after suspending some staff for allegedly harassing a…

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Employment Law September 27th, 2017

B.C. Legion Sends Chilling Message to Employees

By Lior Samfiru

B.C. employees who are the target of workplace harassment or are fired for reporting these incidents, are protected by employment & human…

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Employment Law September 17th, 2017

Sexual Harassment at Work: Common in Canada

By Chantel Goldsmith

sexual harassment at work is more common than you realize. An Ontario employment lawyer explains how the law works to protect you.

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Employment Law September 14th, 2017

Independent Contractor or Employee: Do You REALLY Know Which One You Are?

By Gurlal S. Kler

There are various key factors that are used to determine if someone is an employee or an independent contractor. Read the article…

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Employment Law September 8th, 2017

McDonald’s Demanded Staff Speak Only English

By Lior Samfiru

A McDonald’s manager demanded that staff only speak English at work. What are employee and employer's rights in the workplace when it…

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Employment Law September 8th, 2017

East Side Mario’s Manager Demands Waitress Wear Bra

By Lior Samfiru

The decision by an East Side Mario’s manager to demand that a waitress wear a bra has raised questions about an employee’s…

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Employment Law September 8th, 2017

East Side Mario’s waitress told to wear bra: Know your rights

By Lior Samfiru

The 22-year-old employee was told by her manager that a bra is part of her work uniform.

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Employment Law August 30th, 2017

Can My Employer: Top 10 Employment Questions

By Lior Samfiru

Find out 10 things that employers can and cannot do to employees. Read about what you should do if you find yourself…

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Susur Lee tips, restaurant
Employment Law August 28th, 2017

Susur Lee Tips Taken – Know Your Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Celebrity chef Susur Lee is no longer docking tips at Toronto restaurants. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru with your rights when an employer…

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