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Employment Law June 9th, 2019

Hamilton mayor’s office dog sparks human rights complaint

By Jon Pinkus

A City of Hamilton employee has filed a human rights complaint against mayor Fred Eisenberger, who brings his pet dog to work.

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Employment Law June 7th, 2019

Teenie Bikini Bistro’s Dress Code Discriminatory?

By Lior Samfiru

The dress code at Teenie Bikini Bistro has some wondering if the restaurant's approach is discriminatory. Find out what the law says.

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Adam Knauff, Vegan Firefighter
Employment Law May 23rd, 2019

980 CKNW – Vegan firefighter files human rights complaint

By Lior Samfiru

Vegan firefighter Adam Knauff alleges that his human rights were violated when his employer failed to provide appropriate food during a wildfire…

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Port Moody Mayor
Employment Law May 9th, 2019

Port Moody Mayor to receive paid leave during investigation – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Should the Mayor continue to receive his payments from his annual salary? Or should a different set of rules be applied for…

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Employment Law April 3rd, 2019

CBC News – Jody Wilson-Raybould and Legalities of Recorded Conversations

By Lior Samfiru

Lawyers say Jody Wilson-Raybould may not have broken the law but her decision to tape a conversation may have crossed ethical lines.

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Google
Employment Law February 28th, 2019

Benefits Canada – Can employers require mandated arbitration in employee disputes?

By Lior Samfiru

Can employers require mandated arbitration in employee disputes? Lior Samfiru, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, spoke to Benefits Canada this very question.

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Employment Law February 20th, 2019

Payless Shoes declares bankruptcy

By Lior Samfiru

Payless Shoes is going into creditor protection and will likely close all of its stores. Will employees see any severance pay in…

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Julie Austin, teacher in the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, sits next to her disability lawyer, James K. Fireman, at her kitchen table while wearing sunglasses as she shares her story with Global News.
Disability/Personal Injury February 13th, 2019

Abused Barrie teacher secures legal victory in LTD benefits case

By James K. Fireman

A Barrie teacher was assaulted by a student and suffered an injury. Despite her doctor's support, her insurance provider cut off her…

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sandra bullock, sun life
Disability/Personal Injury February 1st, 2019

Sun Life reinstates disability coverage after legal intervention – Global News

By James K. Fireman

Sun Life Financial is restoring long-term disability coverage of a Samfiru Tumarkin client following a Global News report on a case the…

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