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Employment Lawyer Dan Balkaran with 730 CKNW
Employment Law October 21st, 2025

BC to Increase Unpaid Leave Coverage for Workers: Employment Lawyer on 730 CKNW

By Dan Balkaran

Dan Balkaran, BC employment law practice lead at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, delved into the details with 730 CKNW's Jill Bennett.

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Employment Law September 25th, 2025

Starbucks Slashing 900 Jobs, Closing Underperforming Stores in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the restructuring at the coffee giant and key resources affected non-unionized workers.

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Disability/Personal Injury September 21st, 2025

Sun Life Faces $500K Lawsuit from Toronto Alzheimer’s Patient Denied Disability Benefits

By Sivan Tumarkin

A Toronto woman with Alzheimer’s is suing Sun Life for $500K after being denied long-term disability benefits. Discover your rights.

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Employment Lawyer Jennifer Corbett with Toronto Life
Employment Law September 20th, 2025

University Professor Suspended Over Charlie Kirk Commentary: Employment Lawyer with Toronto Life

By Jennifer Corbett

Employment lawyer Jennifer Corbett, spoke with Toronto Life on the implications of employee online conduct.

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Employment Law September 17th, 2025

Shawn Simoes FHRITP Case: What Happened and What It Says About Off-Duty Conduct

By Lior Samfiru

Hydro One employee Shawn Simoes was fired after the viral FHRITP incident, but reinstated later. Learn about employee rights in Ontario.

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Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda on 880 CHED
Employment Law September 16th, 2025

Consequences for Employee Commentary After Charlie Kirk Death: Employment Lawyer on 880 CHED

By Lluc Cerda

Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joined 880 CHED to discuss employee rights regarding online conduct amidst news of Charlie Kirk's passing.

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Employment lawyer Jennifer Corbett with 640 Toronto
Employment Law September 15th, 2025

Losing Your Job Due to Social Media Posts: Employment Lawyer on 640 Toronto

By Jennifer Corbett

Employment lawyer Jennifer Corbett, joined Alex Pierson on 640 Toronto to discuss loss of employment due to social media posts.

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Edmonton cyclist Rylan Kafara hit with $6,000 insurance bill after collision — legal insight from lawyer Sivan Tumarkin
Disability/Personal Injury September 2nd, 2025

Cyclist Rylan Kafara’s $6,000 Insurance Bill Sparks Legal Debate

By Sivan Tumarkin

After a crash with an SUV, cyclist Rylan Kafara received a $6,000 threat from Wawanesa Insurance. Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin talks to overreach.

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Employment lawyer Teilen Celentano and Newstalk 580CFRA
Employment Law August 27th, 2025

Refusing In-Office Work Determined by Contract: Employment Lawyer Discusses with CFRA

By Teilen Celentano

Employment lawyer Teilen Celentano spoke with Newstalk 580 CFRA on the rights of employees asked to return to the office.

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