Employment Law
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.
Navigating Your Way through an Employment Agreement
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru, co-founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, gives advice on how you can navigate your way through an employment…
Who Said Anything About Trial?
Many employees and employers are reluctant to retain a lawyer, because of a misconception that this means they will have to "go…
CBA National Magazine – Lawyers of the future
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, a boutique employment law firm, recently launched an in-house client relationship management program.
Thinking Ahead: Planning Employee Social Events Advice for Employers
Employers must plan ahead and take steps to protect employees and guests at staff events to reduce the prospect of being sued…
Canadian Lawyer – Toronto firm launches Severance Calculator app
A Toronto law firm is aiming to give dismissed employees a quick peek at their potential severance entitlement through a first-of-its-kind app.