Employment Law
580 CFRA – Sears Canada Throws in The Towel
Chantel Goldsmith, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, explains why the remaining 12,000 Sears Canada employees will not receive severance pay.
Corus – CBS Executive Fired For Cause Over Las Vegas Comment
Did a CBS Executive's online comments about the Las Vegas Shooting justify her termination for cause? Partner Chantel Goldsmith explains how for…
CBS Fires Exec Over Las Vegas Post, Not Just Cause
Did a CBS legal executive's online comments about the victims of the Las Vegas shooting justify a ‘just cause’ termination from her…
Royal Canadian Legion Sends A Chilling Message To Employees: Huffington Post
A former president of the Royal Canadian Legion’s BC/Yukon Command says he was fired after suspending some staff for allegedly harassing a…
B.C. Legion Sends Chilling Message to Employees
B.C. employees who are the target of workplace harassment or are fired for reporting these incidents, are protected by employment & human…
Sexual Harassment at Work: Common in Canada
sexual harassment at work is more common than you realize. An Ontario employment lawyer explains how the law works to protect you.
Independent Contractor or Employee: Do You REALLY Know Which One You Are?
There are various key factors that are used to determine if someone is an employee or an independent contractor. Read the article…
McDonald’s Demanded Staff Speak Only English
A McDonald’s manager demanded that staff only speak English at work. What are employee and employer's rights in the workplace when it…
East Side Mario’s Manager Demands Waitress Wear Bra
The decision by an East Side Mario’s manager to demand that a waitress wear a bra has raised questions about an employee’s…