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Employment Law May 23rd, 2019

570 News – Does Employer’s Failure to Provide Vegan Food Violate Human Rights?

By Jon Pinkus

Are ethical vegans considered a creed under Canadian Human Rights or is it a lifestyle choice? Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus weighs in.

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Employment Law May 22nd, 2019

Ontario firefighter argues access to vegan food is a human right

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario firefighter Adam Knauff alleges his human rights were violated when he was not provided sufficient vegan food while fighting a fire.

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Adam Knauff, Vegan Firefighter
Employment Law May 22nd, 2019

580 CFRA – Access to vegan food a human right? Ontario firefighter says yes

By Alex C. Lucifero

Should an An Ontario firefighter's access to vegan food while on the job be considered a human right? Alex Lucifero with legal…

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Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, is sitting in the CTV Morning Live Ottawa studio with host Annette Goerner for an interview about employee rights and taking time off following a natural disaster.
Employment Law May 14th, 2019

Flooding and Worker Rights

By Alex C. Lucifero

Does an employee have a right to time off work to deal with a natural disaster, including flooding? Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero…

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Employment Law May 10th, 2019

570 News – Ford Government to meet unions on public sector wages

By Stan Fainzilberg

The Ford government is meeting with public sector unions to begin consultation on imposing a cap for future wage increases through legislation.

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Port Moody Mayor
Employment Law May 9th, 2019

Port Moody Mayor to receive paid leave during investigation – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Should the Mayor continue to receive his payments from his annual salary? Or should a different set of rules be applied for…

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Employment Law May 8th, 2019

Uber, Lyft Drivers Protest in Cities Across the U.S.

By Lior Samfiru

Drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft turned off their apps to protest what they say are a drop in wages.

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Employment Law May 3rd, 2019

Can Foodora Bike and Car Couriers Unionize?

By Lior Samfiru

Couriers working for Foodora in Toronto are planning to unionize by joining CUPW. Can they actually do that? Lior Samfiru with the…

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Disability/Personal Injury April 24th, 2019

CityNews – Out-of-country OHIP coverage may be scrapped, says Province

By Sivan Tumarkin

The Ford government is proposing ending out-of-country OHIP for travel outside of Canada. Sivan Tumarkin on the effect on insurance regulations.

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