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Postmedia – Uber Loses Court Battle Over Arbitration Clause
Ontario’s top court has ruled that Uber drivers can turn to Canadian courts to try to resolve disputes with the ride-hailing service.
CBC News: Proposed class action against Uber can proceed
A proposed class-action lawsuit against Uber filed by one of its drivers will go ahead after Ontario's top court reversed a lower…
Waiter accused of theft at ‘chaotic’ Vancouver airport restaurant reinstated – CBC News
A labour arbitrator in B.C. has served a victory to a waiter accused of theft at a busy and "chaotic" restaurant at…
TD Insurance Denials Criticized After Others Come Forward
Sivan Tumarkin, a Disability Lawyer and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin talks with Global News' Sean O'Shea about why insurance companies deny claims.
Vernon Firefighters Fired After Sex in Chief’s Office
Two fire department employees were fired after they were caught on camera having sex in the chief's office. Can your employer record…
Sun Life Financial denies disability coverage for Sandra Bullock
An insurance company is denying long-term disability coverage to a lady because if she is well enough to care for her severely…
Bullying at Work and Cost of Employer Inaction: 980 CKNW
Can employers ignore employees when instances of workplace harassment/bullying are brought to their attention? What should employees do if that happens?…
Half of Canadians experience bullying on the job – Global News
Polling firm Forum Research found that 55% of respondents were bullied or had co-workers who experienced bullying on the job.
Corus – $5.3M lawsuit against Sun Life over LTD Denial
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has filed a lawsuit alleging that Sun Life Financial callously cut off long-term disability payments to a clinically depressed…