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Employment Law December 23rd, 2019

580 CFRA interview on bathroom breaks for Canadians

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explains employee rights to bathroom breaks and an employer's duty to accommodate the washroom needs of its…

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Employment Law December 17th, 2019

IT staff fired after explicit pics found on CIRA president’s computer

By Lior Samfiru

The head of Canada’s internet registry is facing allegations his IT staff were fired after reporting images on his computer to HR.

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university of victoria
Employment Law December 12th, 2019

More Complaints about University of Victoria Coach – Canadian Press

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP calls the University of Victoria's student policy on confidentiality "self-serving" after threat of discipline.

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resume
Employment Law December 7th, 2019

640 Toronto – Australian Woman Jailed For Lying on her Resume

By Jennifer Corbett

What consequences would a job applicant in Canada face if they were caught lying on a resume? Associate Jennifer Corbett spoke to…

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free speech in the workplace, megaphone
Employment Law November 25th, 2019

Free Speech in the Workplace: You Can Be Fired

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about the boundaries of free speech in the workplace and employee rights following recent events in Canada that have highlighted the…

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CN rail, CN Rail strike, legislation
Employment Law November 22nd, 2019

Global News – CN Rail Strike and Legislation

By Lior Samfiru

An Ottawa employment lawyer explains what options the federal government has to end the CN Rail strike in order to get goods…

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Employment Law November 20th, 2019

Canadian Blood Services Workers Fired After Mat Leave: CBC Interview

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with CBC to discuss maternity leave and employee rights.

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Employment Law November 13th, 2019

Restaurant sues employee for wrecking $30,000 purse

By Lior Samfiru

An employer is suing an employee after they spilled red win on a customer's $30,000 Hermes handbag. Should the employee have to…

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Employment Law November 12th, 2019

Don Cherry, Wrongful Dismissal & Employment Law

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru explains why Don Cherry may have been wrongfully dismissed, what termination for cause is and tips for employers.

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