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Rogers Trims In-House IT Support Team, Shifting Work to Third-Party Vendor
Affected staff told Samfiru Tumarkin LLP that upwards of 100 internal IT roles at the telecom giant have been eliminated.
Employee Rights During Inclement Weather in Ontario
Snowstorms, ice storms, school closures — learn what your employee rights are during inclement weather in Ontario.
“I’m Angry”: Global Affairs Canada Requiring Remote Staff to Work at Ottawa Offices
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discussed the federal agency's relocation mandate with 580 CFRA's Kristy Cameron.
Pay Transparency Act Ontario: What the 2026 Rules Mean for Employees
Ontario’s Pay Transparency Act is in force. Learn how salary disclosure rules work in 2026 and the rights job seekers have.
RCMP Officer Secures $55K in Amputee Coverage After Canada Life Denials
Sivan Tumarkin discussed the reversal with CBC News' Jackie McKay and explained why disability claim denials aren't set in stone.
Peninsula Grill Server with Cerebral Palsy Awarded Over $15K in Discrimination Case
Lior Samfiru explained to Canadian HR Reporter's Jeffery Smith that the duty to accommodate is an "organization-wide endeavour."…
BC to Increase Unpaid Leave Coverage for Workers: Employment Lawyer on 730 CKNW
Dan Balkaran, BC employment law practice lead at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, delved into the details with 730 CKNW's Jill Bennett.
Starbucks Slashing 900 Jobs, Closing Underperforming Stores in Canada
The latest information on the restructuring at the coffee giant and key resources affected non-unionized workers.
Sun Life Faces $500K Lawsuit from Toronto Alzheimer’s Patient Denied Disability Benefits
A Toronto woman with Alzheimer’s is suing Sun Life for $500K after being denied long-term disability benefits. Discover your rights.