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Vancouver Restaurant Manager Who Refused Man in MAGA Hat Fired: CTV
Can a restaurant employee be fired "for cause" for refusing to serve a customer who was wearing a "Make America Great Again"…
Global News – Trump slogan hat leads to firing of Vancouver restaurant manager
An employment lawyer comments on the firing of a Vancouver restaurant manager for refusing service to a customer wearing a “Make America…
640 Toronto – Woman Caught in Racist Rant at Lethbridge Denny’s Rehired
Employment lawyer Gurlal Kler delves into the true definition and legalities surrounding a “for cause” termination, and why Cranbrook Dodge may have…
BC woman caught in racist rant at Lethbridge Denny’s rehired: Calgary Herald
The woman fired from her job after a racially charged rant at a Denny’s went viral, has been rehired. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP…
Transport Canada Must Give B.C. Man his Top-secret Job Back: CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer discussed workplace rights when a disability is involved, and an employer’s responsibilities to accommodate.
Marijuana in the Workplace and Employee Rights: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP discussed how the legislation will impact workplaces across Canada.
Pregnancy Discrimination a Pervasive Problem in Canadian Workplaces
An employment lawyer provides insight into workplace rights for pregnant employees, and how often this form of discrimination plays out.
Ottawa Business Journal – Seven biggest employment law issues of 2018
At Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, we get questions about the rights of both employees & employers. Here is a list of the 7…
900 CHML – Cutting Off Workers from Benefits at 65 Unconstitutional, Tribunal Rules
Employment Lawyer Chantel Goldsmith discusses a ruling about benefits for people over the age of 65 and what it means for employees…