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Employment Law February 1st, 2024

Employee sued for not giving their employer notice: Lior Samfiru on 580 CFRA’s The Morning Rush

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with Bill Carroll on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss resignations and employee rights.

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Employment Law February 1st, 2024

Can my employer in Ontario change my schedule?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss changed your shifts or schedule? Understand your rights in Ontario and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law January 31st, 2024

Harmon lays off 50 workers, Canadians affected: Reports

By Lior Samfiru

Several employees at the construction company have contacted our firm – claiming that they have been let go.

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Employment Law January 31st, 2024

Harmon: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Harmon? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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A headshot of Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Ottawa radio station Newstalk 580 CFRA.
Employment Law January 31st, 2024

Failing to provide notice of resignation to your employer: Alex Lucifero on Newstalk 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero spoke with Kristy Cameron on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss resignations and employee rights.

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Employment Law January 31st, 2024

BMO fires bankers following alleged homophobic harassment

By Karen Tereposky

The bank is encouraging employees to "speak up" if they notice bad behaviour in the workplace.

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Employment Law January 31st, 2024

Suing a former employee for resigning without notice: Vancouver employment lawyer on 980 CKNW

By Dan Balkaran

Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran on 980 CKNW discusses an employee's right to resign without providing notice and employer expectations.

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Employment Law January 30th, 2024

Dell layoffs hit multiple roles, including sales, marketing: Reports

By Lior Samfiru

Widespread team impacts are said to be occurring over the next several weeks, with an unknown number of Canadian employees affected.

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Employment Law January 30th, 2024

Canada increasing working notice for federally regulated employees on Feb. 1

By Brynna Hambly

In addition to more working notice, companies will have to provide dismissed staff with a written statement of benefits.

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