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Employment Law July 11th, 2019

Steve Nash Fitness World lawsuit highlights widespread problem: Global BC

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer says a lawsuit against Steve Nash Fitness World highlights a problem that is rife in the fitness industry.

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Baycrest, insurance scam
Employment Law July 11th, 2019

150 workers leave Baycrest Hospital after $5M insurance scam

By Jon Pinkus

This is what employees involved in the Baycrest Hospital insurance scam failed to realize, according to Toronto Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus.

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Employment Law June 28th, 2019

640 Toronto – Hundreds of Toronto Uber drivers join union

By Jon Pinkus

Hundreds of Uber drivers in Toronto have joined the UFCW. Is that legal? Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on Uber drivers' rights.

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Discrimination
Employment Law June 26th, 2019

570 News – Are Canadian Employers Discriminating Against Potential Employees?

By Stan Fainzilberg

A recent study of job markets revealed that Canadian employers may be discriminating against potential candidates when looking at resumes.

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Bikini Bistro
Employment Law June 10th, 2019

Is Teenie Bikini Bistro practicing discriminatory hiring?: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

The co-owner of the Teenie Bikini Bistro says there is no bias in her hiring process. An employment lawyer shared her legal…

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Dog, Office
Employment Law June 9th, 2019

Hamilton mayor’s office dog sparks human rights complaint

By Jon Pinkus

A City of Hamilton employee has filed a human rights complaint against mayor Fred Eisenberger, who brings his pet dog to work.

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Employment Law June 7th, 2019

Teenie Bikini Bistro’s Dress Code Discriminatory?

By Lior Samfiru

The dress code at Teenie Bikini Bistro has some wondering if the restaurant's approach is discriminatory. Find out what the law says.

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Adam Knauff, Vegan Firefighter
Employment Law May 23rd, 2019

900 CHML – Vegan Firefighter Complains to Human Rights Tribunal

By Jon Pinkus

A vegan firefighter has filed a human rights complaint after his employer failed to provide appropriate vegan food options during a wildfire…

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Adam Knauff, Vegan Firefighter
Employment Law May 23rd, 2019

980 CKNW – Vegan firefighter files human rights complaint

By Lior Samfiru

Vegan firefighter Adam Knauff alleges that his human rights were violated when his employer failed to provide appropriate food during a wildfire…

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