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Employment Law February 12th, 2018

Hill Times – Myriam Denis story reveals some questionable HR practices in PMO, say labour experts

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Managing Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, talks about the proper way to investigate claims of misconduct.

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Employment Law February 9th, 2018

How a $15 Minimum Wage Will Affect B.C.: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

BC became the latest province to introduce a $15 minimum wage, as it is scheduled to hit that mark by June 2021.

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Employment Law January 19th, 2018

Rogers Call Centre Upsell ‘Shocking and Appalling’: Employment Lawyer on CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer in Vancouver at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Erica Johnson, host of CBC's Go Public, about the company's tactics.

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sexual harassment in the workplace
Employment Law January 19th, 2018

We Must Empower Employees To Confront Sexual Assault: Huffington Post

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer discussed what employers need to do when allegations of sexual misconduct surface in the workplace.

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Alex-Lucifero
Employment Law January 8th, 2018

Minimum Wage in Ontario: Changes Introduced by Bill 148

By Alex C. Lucifero

Alex Lucifero, Managing Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, discusses the impact of the minimum wage increase and how it will affect employees…

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Disability/Personal Injury December 20th, 2017

Global News – Ontario Teacher Assaulted at Work Fights Back

By James K. Fireman

An Ontario teacher, who was assaulted by a student at school, is fighting back after her insurance provider said she no longer…

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Disability/Personal Injury December 17th, 2017

Corus – RBC Insurance Leaves Senior Stranded in Germany, $150K Medical Bill

By Sivan Tumarkin

The son of an 84 year old man in a medically induced coma in Germany is fighting RBC Insurance as they refuse…

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Employment Law December 15th, 2017

900 CHML – Are You Allowed to Kiss at a Company Holiday Party?

By Chantel Goldsmith

Toronto employment lawyer and Samfiru Tumarkin LLP partner Chantel Goldsmith gives some office holiday party advice for both employees and employers.

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Employment Law December 14th, 2017

Employee Alleges Human Rights Violation by Magna International – 980 CFPL

By Jon Pinkus

A woman is going to the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal after alleging that her employer docked her pay due to washroom breaks…

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