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Employment Law July 24th, 2019

Should an employee be fired over actions on social media?

By Lior Samfiru

Police officers were fired after posting inappropriate Facebook comments. Was that fair? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru on employee and employer rights.

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Employment Law July 24th, 2019

640 Toronto – Conflicting Religious Beliefs and Human Rights

By Jon Pinkus

What qualifies as a human right? What if someone's identity causes a conflict with someone else's religious beliefs? Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus…

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Baycrest, insurance scam
Employment Law July 11th, 2019

150 workers leave Baycrest Hospital after $5M insurance scam

By Jon Pinkus

This is what employees involved in the Baycrest Hospital insurance scam failed to realize, according to Toronto Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus.

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Employment Law June 28th, 2019

640 Toronto – Hundreds of Toronto Uber drivers join union

By Jon Pinkus

Hundreds of Uber drivers in Toronto have joined the UFCW. Is that legal? Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on Uber drivers' rights.

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Discrimination
Employment Law June 26th, 2019

570 News – Are Canadian Employers Discriminating Against Potential Employees?

By Stan Fainzilberg

A recent study of job markets revealed that Canadian employers may be discriminating against potential candidates when looking at resumes.

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Dog, Office
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

900 CHML – Vegan Firefighter Complains to Human Rights Tribunal

By Jon Pinkus

A vegan firefighter has filed a human rights complaint after his employer failed to provide appropriate vegan food options during a wildfire…

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vegan
Employment Law May 23rd, 2019

570 News – Does Employer’s Failure to Provide Vegan Food Violate Human Rights?

By Jon Pinkus

Are ethical vegans considered a creed under Canadian Human Rights or is it a lifestyle choice? Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus weighs in.

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