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Employment Law March 7th, 2022

‘Illegal’: Employment lawyer reacts to firing of 500 GoodLife Fitness trainers

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus calls GoodLife Fitness' alleged decision to define terminations as resignations "illegal", and says severance is owed.

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Employment Law March 4th, 2022

Employment lawyer on Uber’s appeal of courier classification by Ministry of Labour

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero spoke with the Canadian Press regarding Uber's decision to appeal the Ontario Ministry of Labour's classification of couriers…

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Employment Law February 25th, 2022

Mackenzie Irwin, Canadian Justice, on right to disconnect legislation

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Canadian Justice to discuss the right to disconnect legislation in Ontario and its repercussions for employees.

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COVID February 23rd, 2022

Spring break travel insurance as COVID-19 restrictions lift

By Sivan Tumarkin

Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin spoke with the Canadian Press about travel insurance as many COVID-19 restrictions lift.

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COVID February 19th, 2022

Employment Lawyer on Remote Worker Return: Global BC Interview

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer spoke with Global News BC on employee rights when returning to the workplace as COVID-19 restrictions lift.

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Employment Law February 17th, 2022

Grocery Store Employee in BC Fired for Feeding Homeless: Global BC

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke with Global News B.C regarding a grocery store employee's wrongful dismissal suit.

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COVID February 15th, 2022

B.C. lawyer on firing employees who attend protests: Glacier Media Interview

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke with Glacier Media to discuss ongoing vaccine mandate protests and employee involvement.

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COVID February 14th, 2022

B.C. Lawyer on Pharmacist’s Wrongful Dismissal Over Vaccines: Epoch Times

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with Epoch Times on his client's wrongful dismissal suit and vaccine mandates.

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COVID February 10th, 2022

Wrongful dismissal suit over vaccine mandates and working remotely

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke with the Lawyers Daily regarding her client's wrongful dismissal suit and workplace vaccination policies.

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