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6 months’ pay after less than 1 year: Employment Law Today
A B.C. worker who was persuaded to leave his old job for a new position, but was fired six months later, has…
TTC Subway Operator Barred While Using Medicinal Cannabis
TTC subway operator Ellaine Farrell's doctor says medical marijuana is the best option, but the TTC has barred her from operating the…
OBJ – Marijuana Legalization: Employers Should Prepare
Alex Lucifero, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and an Ottawa Employment Lawyer, talks about the aspects of legalization that employers need to…
HR Reporter – No-poaching clauses under microscope
No-poaching or non-solicitation clauses are most common in sales, technology or specialized roles, but any other positions should not have them.
Lola’s Kitchen shuts doors with no notice to staff
Lola's Kitchen closed its doors with no notice or severance pay. The staff at Lola's Kitchen are likely owed much more than…
Salesman Gets Six Months’ Pay In Lieu of Notice After Six Months of Work
A B.C. man has been awarded six months pay in lieu of notice after being dismissed from his job by the company…
Marijuana Legalization and Employer Rights
Marijuana Legalization and Employer Rights with employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on CTV. A company's cannabis rights in and out of the workplace.
CBC News – Man ‘terrified’ after learning old boss threatened to kill him in text
Toronto employment lawyer and Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Chantel Goldsmith talks about employers obligations to protect staff from workplace violence.
Why Canada’s new stat holiday is not a day off for everyone: Global News Interview
The federal government is moving forward with plans to add a new statutory holiday to mark the legacy of residential schools in…