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Minimum Wage in Ontario: Changes Introduced by Bill 148
Alex Lucifero, Managing Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, discusses the impact of the minimum wage increase and how it will affect employees…
Global News – Ontario Teacher Assaulted at Work Fights Back
An Ontario teacher, who was assaulted by a student at school, is fighting back after her insurance provider said she no longer…
Corus – RBC Insurance Leaves Senior Stranded in Germany, $150K Medical Bill
The son of an 84 year old man in a medically induced coma in Germany is fighting RBC Insurance as they refuse…
900 CHML – Are You Allowed to Kiss at a Company Holiday Party?
Toronto employment lawyer and Samfiru Tumarkin LLP partner Chantel Goldsmith gives some office holiday party advice for both employees and employers.
Employee Alleges Human Rights Violation by Magna International – 980 CFPL
A woman is going to the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal after alleging that her employer docked her pay due to washroom breaks…
Human Rights Hearing For Woman Docked Pay for Washroom Breaks – 640 Toronto
An employee of a Magna International subsiduary is claiming her pay was docked due to washroom breaks needed for her disability.
Hamilton Woman Says Employer Forced Her to be Around Allegedly Abusive Chiropractor
A woman who alleges that she was sexually assaulted by her chiropractor has resulted in the College of Chiropractors of Ontario taking…
Broadcaster Gregg Zaun Fired for “Inappropriate Behaviour”
Global News interviewed an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about Rogers broadcaster Gregg Zaun's termination over alleged inappropriate behaviour.
How to Respond to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Ottawa Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero on CTV News explaining how employees and employers should respond to sexual harassment in the workplace.