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Foodora Couriers, Right to Unionize and Employment Rights – CBC News
Partner Jon Pinkus spoke to CBC News Toronto about the importance of a labour board decision that designates Foodora couriers as dependent…
Temporary Layoffs, CN Rail Blockades & Employment Law – Global News
Discover the general rights of employees when they are placed on a Temporary Layoff. Partner Jon Pinkus discussed on Global News.
CN Rail Layoff, Via Rail Layoffs: Temporary Layoffs Amid Blockades
Via Rail & CN Rail have issued temporary layoffs to 1,500 employees as pipeline protests block railways. Learn about your rights during…
Uber, Lyft Approved in BC as Legal Challenges Loom – The Star Vancouver
Uber & Lyft now have approval to operate in B.C. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru told The Star Vancouver that their stay may…
Severance Pay When a Business Closes
Carlton Cards & Papyrus stores are closing in Canada. Partner Alex Lucifero on CTV News explains severance pay when a business closes.
Okanagan Man Fired After Dumping 5,000 Litres of Wine – 980 CKNW
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru told CKNW whether an Okanagan winery made the right call by firing an employee after he dumped over…
Company gives non-smokers more vacation days – 980 CKNW
A U.K. company is giving non-smoking employees more vacation days. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on whether Canadian companies can legally follow suit.
Is your credit card’s travel insurance enough? – MoneySense
MoneySense spoke to disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about how to find the best travel insurance to fit your…
More Complaints about University of Victoria Coach – Canadian Press
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP calls the University of Victoria's student policy on confidentiality "self-serving" after threat of discipline.