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Abused Barrie teacher secures legal victory in LTD benefits case
A Barrie teacher was assaulted by a student and suffered an injury. Despite her doctor's support, her insurance provider cut off her…
Sun Life reinstates disability coverage after legal intervention – Global News
Sun Life Financial is restoring long-term disability coverage of a Samfiru Tumarkin client following a Global News report on a case the…
Speaker offers to rescind gag orders on fired B.C. staff – 980 CKNW
What are the rules surrounding non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)? Do you have to sign a NDA in order to obtain severance following termination…
Metrolinx to ban workers from using pot on their own time
What rules are employers legally allowed to enforce where pot use outside of the workplace is concerned? Is this even legal?…
Dishwasher wins $28M case of Religious Discrimination
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on religious accommodations at work after a dishwasher was awarded $28M because she was made to work Sunday…
Aldergrove Subway Owner Fined Thousands for Wage Violations: Global BC
Two Lower Mainland Subway restaurants have been fined thousands of dollars and must provide 6 months retroactive pay to 18 employees for…
Curious Cast – Parkinson’s doesn’t have to be a career killer
Lior Samfiru joined the "When Life Gives You Parkinson's" podcast and discussed employment rights when suffering from an affliction or ailment.
900 CHML – Care home ordered to re-hire nurse who stole drugs, falsified records
An arbitrator has ordered a long-term care home to re-hire and financially compensate a nurse who was fired after stealing opiate drugs.
Dishwasher awarded millions because of Sunday shifts – 980 CKNW
A former dishwasher has been awarded more than $28 million because her boss repeatedly attempted to make her work Sundays despite her…