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Should an employee be fired over actions on social media?
Police officers were fired after posting inappropriate Facebook comments. Was that fair? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru on employee and employer rights.
640 Toronto – Conflicting Religious Beliefs and Human Rights
What qualifies as a human right? What if someone's identity causes a conflict with someone else's religious beliefs? Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus…
150 workers leave Baycrest Hospital after $5M insurance scam
This is what employees involved in the Baycrest Hospital insurance scam failed to realize, according to Toronto Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus.
640 Toronto – Hundreds of Toronto Uber drivers join union
Hundreds of Uber drivers in Toronto have joined the UFCW. Is that legal? Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on Uber drivers' rights.
570 News – Are Canadian Employers Discriminating Against Potential Employees?
A recent study of job markets revealed that Canadian employers may be discriminating against potential candidates when looking at resumes.
Hamilton mayor’s office dog sparks human rights complaint
A City of Hamilton employee has filed a human rights complaint against mayor Fred Eisenberger, who brings his pet dog to work.
Teenie Bikini Bistro’s Dress Code Discriminatory?
The dress code at Teenie Bikini Bistro has some wondering if the restaurant's approach is discriminatory. Find out what the law says.
900 CHML – Vegan Firefighter Complains to Human Rights Tribunal
A vegan firefighter has filed a human rights complaint after his employer failed to provide appropriate vegan food options during a wildfire…
570 News – Does Employer’s Failure to Provide Vegan Food Violate Human Rights?
Are ethical vegans considered a creed under Canadian Human Rights or is it a lifestyle choice? Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus weighs in.