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580 CFRA – Marijuana at Workplace: Legalization & Your Rights
The legalization of marijuana across Canada is near, yet many employers are not prepared for the legalities surrounding employees and cannabis use.
Toronto Cops Can’t Use Pot Within 28 Days of Working
Cops with the Toronto Police Service have been banned from using marijuana 28 days before a shift. Is that a rational rule?…
Marijuana Legalization and Employee Rights
Marijuana Legalization and Employee Rights with employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on CTV. Employee marijuana rights in & out of the workplace.
Premier Doug Ford Plans to Scrap Bill 148
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses Premier Doug Ford's vow to scrap Bill 148, the labour reform legislation brought in by the previous…
Discussing Your Workplace Rights with Greg Carrasco
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Managing Partner and employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses workplace rights for employers and employees on 640 Toronto.
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.