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Free Speech in the Workplace: You Can Be Fired
Learn about the boundaries of free speech in the workplace and employee rights following recent events in Canada that have highlighted the…

Global News – CN Rail Strike and Legislation
An Ottawa employment lawyer explains what options the federal government has to end the CN Rail strike in order to get goods…

Canadian Blood Services Workers Fired After Mat Leave: CBC Interview
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with CBC to discuss maternity leave and employee rights.

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

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

McDonald’s CEO fired after dating employee – Corus Radio
Lior Samfiru on McDonald's decision to fire its CEO and what Canadian law says about managers forming consenual relationships with employees.

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

640 Toronto – McDonald’s CEO resigns over consensual employee relationship
McDonald's CEO has resigned after engaging in a consensual workplace relationship. Partner Chantel Goldsmith on relationship policies & employment law.

McDonald’s CEO fired over consensual relationship: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer explains your employment rights after McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook is fired due to consensual workplace romance.