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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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Ali Davari, travel insurance
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 Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, conducts and interview with an off-camera reporter in the law firm's boardroom.
Employment Law November 22nd, 2017

Bell customers, employees flood CBC with complaints about high-pressure sales

By Lior Samfiru

Bell Canada customers and employees are speaking out in the wake of a CBC investigation into customer upselling at Canada’s biggest telecom.

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Sears Canada
Employment Law October 28th, 2017

Corus – Changes Needed to Protect Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's Lior Samfiru wants to stop the debacle that Sears Canada employees experienced when they closed their doors for good.

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Sears Canada Bankruptcy
Employment Law October 26th, 2017

680/1130 News – “Sears Act” Needed to Recognize Employee Rights During Bankruptcy

By Lior Samfiru

A letter from Lior Samfiru has been issued urging Parliament to create a “Sears Act” to recognize employee rights during bankruptcy proceedings.

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Sears Canada Bankruptcy
Employment Law October 11th, 2017

The Last Time Corporate Survival Trumps Workers’ Rights: Huffington Post

By Lior Samfiru

Sears Canada Inc. has announced that it will seek court approval to liquidate all of the company’s remaining assets. What does this…

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Employment Law October 8th, 2017

Corus – CBS Executive Fired For Cause Over Las Vegas Comment

By Chantel Goldsmith

Did a CBS Executive's online comments about the Las Vegas Shooting justify her termination for cause? Partner Chantel Goldsmith explains how for…

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sexual harassment in the workplace
Employment Law September 29th, 2017

Royal Canadian Legion Sends A Chilling Message To Employees: Huffington Post

By Lior Samfiru

A former president of the Royal Canadian Legion’s BC/Yukon Command says he was fired after suspending some staff for allegedly harassing a…

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Susur Lee, tips taken
Employment Law August 21st, 2017

Susur Lee restaurant staff lose tips to IOU Policy

By David Vaughan

Employees from multiple Susur Lee restaurants claim that large portions of their tips were being withheld if they made a mistake during…

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