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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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mcdonald's ceo, steve easterbrook, lior samfiru, workplace relationships
Employment Law November 10th, 2019

McDonald’s CEO fired after dating employee – Corus Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru on McDonald's decision to fire its CEO and what Canadian law says about managers forming consenual relationships with employees.

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navigating workplace relationships
Employment Law November 7th, 2019

Navigating Workplace Relationships & McDonald’s CEO

By Alex C. Lucifero

McDonald's CEO is out after admitting to a consensual relationship at work. Alex Lucifero spoke to CTV Ottawa on dating, navigating workplace…

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Employment Law November 4th, 2019

640 Toronto – McDonald’s CEO resigns over consensual employee relationship

By Chantel Goldsmith

McDonald's CEO has resigned after engaging in a consensual workplace relationship. Partner Chantel Goldsmith on relationship policies & employment law.

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mcdonald's ceo, consensual relationship
Employment Law November 4th, 2019

McDonald’s CEO fired over consensual relationship: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer explains your employment rights after McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook is fired due to consensual workplace romance.

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Employment Law October 31st, 2019

Teacher on sick leave discovered working at Montreal school

By Lior Samfiru

A teacher is suspended after caught working elsewhere while on sick leave. Lior explains the only scenario that may clear her name.

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