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680/1130 News – “Sears Act” Needed to Recognize Employee Rights During Bankruptcy
A letter from Lior Samfiru has been issued urging Parliament to create a “Sears Act” to recognize employee rights during bankruptcy proceedings.
Employment Lawyer Urges Parliament to Create “Sears Act”
Lior Samfiru of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP sent a letter to MP's urging them to create a “Sears Act” to recognize employee rights…
580 CFRA – Ottawa Celebrity Chef Admits to Sexual Harassment
Ottawa chef Matthew Carmichael has admitted to sexually harassing women at his workplace and has handed over the operation of his business.
980 CKNW – Future Canadian Employees Need Bankruptcy Protection
With Sears Canada going bankrupt, employment lawyer Lior Samfiru believes that future Canadian employees should not be left out of luck when…
Do Transit Delays Justify People Getting Fired for Being Late? – 640 Toronto
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru talks about whether or not a late arrival at work due to transit problems is enough to warrant…
Sears Canada Executives Will Still Pocket Big Cash Bonuses
Sears Canada will pay $2.8 million in bonuses to 36 head office staff, even though its restructuring efforts failed and the company…
CTV News – Ontario Bill Would Ban Mandatory High Heels
Chantel Goldsmith, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, talks about a private member’s bill that would ban employers from forcing employees to wear…
Global News – Ontario Bill Seeks to Ban Mandatory High Heels as Part of Uniforms
Toronto Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru talks about a bill that aims to protect women in Ontario from being required to wear high…
980 CFPL – Ontario Bill Steps Up Against High Heels
A private member’s bill hopes to prohibit employers from mandating workers to wear unsafe footwear (such as high heels) as part of…