Employment Law

Steve Nash Fitness World lawsuit highlights widespread problem: Global BC
A Vancouver employment lawyer says a lawsuit against Steve Nash Fitness World highlights a problem that is rife in the fitness industry.

150 workers leave Baycrest Hospital after $5M insurance scam
This is what employees involved in the Baycrest Hospital insurance scam failed to realize, according to Toronto Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus.

Client Win: Flawed BBBST termination clause secures win for team lead
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP challenged a flawed termination clause, winning fair severance for a part-time coordinator & setting a legal precedent.

640 Toronto – Hundreds of Toronto Uber drivers join union
Hundreds of Uber drivers in Toronto have joined the UFCW. Is that legal? Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on Uber drivers' rights.

570 News – Are Canadian Employers Discriminating Against Potential Employees?
A recent study of job markets revealed that Canadian employers may be discriminating against potential candidates when looking at resumes.

Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds 24-Month Upper Limit for Notice Absent Exceptional Circumstances
The Court of Appeal has partially overturned a recent ruling that had found that a long-serving, senior employee was entitled to 30…

Workplace Relationships: Allegations Against Liberal MP Tan
GTA Liberal MP Geng Tan has been accused of having an extra-marital affair with a woman he had hired to work as…

Is Teenie Bikini Bistro practicing discriminatory hiring?: 980 CKNW
The co-owner of the Teenie Bikini Bistro says there is no bias in her hiring process. An employment lawyer shared her legal…

Hamilton mayor’s office dog sparks human rights complaint
A City of Hamilton employee has filed a human rights complaint against mayor Fred Eisenberger, who brings his pet dog to work.