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swearing at your boss, fired for swearing
Employment Law March 5th, 2020

Senators CEO claims he was fired after swearing at owner – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Partner Alex Lucifero joins Newstalk 580 CFRA to explain whether swearing at your boss is grounds for dismissal.

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coronavirus, self-quarantine
COVID March 4th, 2020

What are an employee’s rights during a coronavirus outbreak? – Global News

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to Global News about rights for employees in Ontario during the coronavirus outbreak when they are told to…

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Should salaried employees receive extra pay in a Leap Year, leap year, extra pay
Employment Law March 3rd, 2020

Receiving extra pay during a leap year: Employment lawyer on 640 Toronto

By Stan Fainzilberg

Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg told Global News Radio what an employee's rights to extra pay are in a leap year.

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jury duty, Canadian tire
Employment Law March 2nd, 2020

Canadian Tire under fire for not paying employee for jury duty – 640 Toronto

By Stan Fainzilberg

A Toronto judge wrote scathing letters to companies who initially refused to pay employees during jury duty. An employment lawyer explains your…

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COVID February 27th, 2020

Handling a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic at Work

By Lior Samfiru

An employee is refusing to self-isolate after returing from coronavirus-stricken Wuhan. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains what their rights are on Global…

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foodora couriers, right to unionize, dependent contractors
Employment Law February 26th, 2020

Foodora Couriers, Right to Unionize and Employment Rights – CBC News

By Jon Pinkus

Partner Jon Pinkus spoke to CBC News Toronto about the importance of a labour board decision that designates Foodora couriers as dependent…

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Foodora couriers declared 'dependent contractors,' win right to unionize
Employment Law February 26th, 2020

Foodora couriers declared ‘dependent contractors,’ win right to unionize – 640 Toronto

By Stan Fainzilberg

Senior Associate Stan Fainzilberg joins Global News Radio to explain the impact of an OLRB decision that found Foodora couriers to be…

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Alex-Lucifero
Employment Law February 21st, 2020

Can I stay home from work to look after my children?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined CTV Morning Live to discuss an working partent's right to stay home from work on days when Ontario…

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Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus is interviewed by Global's Farah Nasser about layoffs at Via Rail, and why they're owed severance pay.
Employment Law February 20th, 2020

Temporary Layoffs, CN Rail Blockades & Employment Law – Global News

By Jon Pinkus

Discover the general rights of employees when they are placed on a Temporary Layoff. Partner Jon Pinkus discussed on Global News.

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