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COVID March 8th, 2022

Women’s rights at the workplace post-pandemic

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Scott Thompson on 900 CHML to discuss women's rights in the workplace post-pandemic.

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A headshot of Canadian employment lawyer Fiona Martin next to the Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Canadian HR Reporter logos.
Employment Law March 8th, 2022

Toronto employment lawyer on GoodLife Fitness employee entitlements

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn spoke with Sarah Dobson at Canadian HR Reporter on the recent round of GoodLife Fitness terminations.

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Employment Law March 7th, 2022

‘Illegal’: Employment lawyer reacts to firing of 500 GoodLife Fitness trainers

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus calls GoodLife Fitness' alleged decision to define terminations as resignations "illegal", and says severance is owed.

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Employment Law March 4th, 2022

Employment lawyer on Uber’s appeal of courier classification by Ministry of Labour

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero spoke with the Canadian Press regarding Uber's decision to appeal the Ontario Ministry of Labour's classification of couriers…

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A headshot of Toronto employment lawyer Stephen LeMesurier next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and radio station 640 Toronto.
Employment Law March 2nd, 2022

Employment lawyer on employees refusing to return to the office

By Stephen LeMesurier

Employment lawyer Stephen LeMesurier joins Kelly Cutrara on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss employee rights when returning to the office.

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COVID March 1st, 2022

As restrictions lift, can an employer enforce masking in the workplace?

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with Global News Radio 770 CHQR to discuss the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and employee rights.

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Employment Law February 28th, 2022

Employment lawyer on privacy rights while working from home

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV Morning Live Ottawa to discuss new Ontario legislation regarding monitoring employees electronically.

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A headshot of Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and radio station 640 Toronto.
Employment Law February 28th, 2022

Employment lawyer on wage increase for app based gig workers

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Kelly Cutrara on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss the Ontario government's wage increase proposal for…

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COVID February 25th, 2022

Work: What’s Next | Recalling unvaccinated employees to work

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News on Work What's Next to discuss the rights of unvaccinated employees who might be recalled…

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