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Garage partly liable for brain injury suffered by car thief
A garage is partly liable for a “catastrophic brain injury” a 15-year-old suffered when a car he helped steal from the business…
City Investigates After Video of Employee Lashing Out at Parking Officer
A City of Toronto worker filmed himself hurling expletives at police officers while being ticketed for parking in an accessibility spot in…
Common Employment Law Issues in Ontario – CKWR
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses common employment issues facing employees, including workplace harassment, severance pay and more.
Calgary Father Wants Tim Hortons to Cool Their Tea After Son’s Injury
A father is asking Tim Hortons to turn down the heat after his young son was seriously burned by very hot tea…
640 Toronto – Waterloo Job Applicant Rejected Due To Somali Background
University of Waterloo grad Jama Hagi-Yusuf was rejected via email by a potential employer simply because he was born to Somali parents.
Ministry of Labour Finds 78% of Ontario Employers Are Breaking the Law
A Ministry of Labour inspection blitz focusing on precarious employment has found 78 per cent of workplaces in violation of the Employment…
Employees Looking for Answers, Severance After CHCH Layoffs
Former staff of CHCH are desperate for answers after the company that owns the TV station threw its news content provider into…
Should Employees Be Fired For Referring Customers To Competitors?
A cashier was informing customers they could obtain the same items for less at a nearby Walmart and was fired for ‘disloyalty.’…
Employer Obligated to Pay Severance: Lawyer
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru talks about the reasons why employees are entitled to severance pay if they are terminated without cause.