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Employment Law January 2nd, 2019

CBC News: Proposed class action against Uber can proceed

By Lior Samfiru

A proposed class-action lawsuit against Uber filed by one of its drivers will go ahead after Ontario's top court reversed a lower…

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Employment Law December 28th, 2018

Accommodation for Employees with Cannabis, Alcohol and Drug Addiction

By Jon Pinkus

The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is issuing guidelines to help employers meet legal obligations for employees who are addicted to drugs/alcohol.

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Employment Law December 17th, 2018

900 CHML – Most Canadian employees are ready to quit their jobs

By Lior Samfiru

A new study found that nearly three quarters of respondents were either looking for work or would consider jumping ship if the…

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Employment Law December 15th, 2018

Waiter accused of theft at ‘chaotic’ Vancouver airport restaurant reinstated – CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

A labour arbitrator in B.C. has served a victory to a waiter accused of theft at a busy and "chaotic" restaurant at…

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Disability/Personal Injury December 5th, 2018

TD Insurance Denials Criticized After Others Come Forward

By Sivan Tumarkin

Sivan Tumarkin, a Disability Lawyer and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin talks with Global News' Sean O'Shea about why insurance companies deny claims.

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Employment Law December 5th, 2018

LCBO Employees and Norman Hardie Wine

By Jon Pinkus

The Ontario liquor board is making plans to restock Norman Hardie wines and is warning employees to keep their opinions to themselves…

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Disability/Personal Injury December 4th, 2018

Yonge Street Van Attack Lawsuits Face Hurdles

By Sivan Tumarkin

Experts say that the victims of the Yonge St. van attack may be denied the benefits that they would have received in…

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Employment Law December 1st, 2018

Vernon Firefighters Fired After Sex in Chief’s Office

By Lior Samfiru

Two fire department employees were fired after they were caught on camera having sex in the chief's office. Can your employer record…

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Employment Law November 24th, 2018

680 News – Bullying on Job Witnessed by Half of Canadians

By Chantel Goldsmith

A new survey of more than 1,800 Canadians found that overall, 55 per cent were bullied or had co-workers who were bullied…

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