Employment Law

National Post – Uber drivers are employees, not contractors, Canadian lawsuit argues
An ongoing dispute between Uber Technologies Inc. and its drivers has reached Canada, in regards to how Uber drivers are classified.

Global News – Uber Facing a Massive, $200-million Class-Action Lawsuit
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses why he is representing Uber driver David Heller in a $200 million class-action lawsuit launched against Uber.

Client Win: Tennis court worker overcomes misconduct allegations stemming from locker dispute
A dedicated tennis court worker challenged her termination after she was fired for misconduct, and without severance - and achieved justice.

The Long Term Pain of “Paying Under the Table”
Paying someone "under the table" is illegal. When it is proposed, the participants are not aware of, or simply not thinking about,…

Navigating the Ministry of Labour Claim Process: a How-to Guide for Employees
There are certain, rare circumstances in which filing a claim with the Ministry of Labour maybe the best course of action for…

Client Win: 74-Year-Old Construction Supervisor Secures Justice After Abrupt Dismissal
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP wins 20 months’ severance for a 74-year-old construction supervisor let go after 31 years of service. Learn more.

Recording conversations at work (Canada): What you need to know
Non-unionized employees in Canada can record their own conversations at work without informing others.

Former operator of Wilfrid Laurier cafe claims wrongful dismissal
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru explains wrongful dismissal and employee rights after a Laurier cafe operator was fired over a job ad.

Toronto UberEATS delivery drivers protest new rate cut
The popular food delivery app UberEATS is coming under fire from Toronto drivers who work for the service, after it slashed their…