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Employment Law December 28th, 2018

Accommodation for Employees with Cannabis, Alcohol and Drug Addiction

By Jon Pinkus

The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is issuing guidelines to help employers meet legal obligations for employees who are addicted to drugs/alcohol.

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Employment Law December 17th, 2018

900 CHML – Most Canadian employees are ready to quit their jobs

By Lior Samfiru

A new study found that nearly three quarters of respondents were either looking for work or would consider jumping ship if the…

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Disability/Personal Injury December 5th, 2018

TD Insurance Denials Criticized After Others Come Forward

By Sivan Tumarkin

Sivan Tumarkin, a Disability Lawyer and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin talks with Global News' Sean O'Shea about why insurance companies deny claims.

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Employment Law December 5th, 2018

LCBO Employees and Norman Hardie Wine

By Jon Pinkus

The Ontario liquor board is making plans to restock Norman Hardie wines and is warning employees to keep their opinions to themselves…

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Disability/Personal Injury December 4th, 2018

Yonge Street Van Attack Lawsuits Face Hurdles

By Sivan Tumarkin

Experts say that the victims of the Yonge St. van attack may be denied the benefits that they would have received in…

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Employment Law November 24th, 2018

680 News – Bullying on Job Witnessed by Half of Canadians

By Chantel Goldsmith

A new survey of more than 1,800 Canadians found that overall, 55 per cent were bullied or had co-workers who were bullied…

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Disability Lawyer James Fireman, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, talks to client Sandra Bullock about her long-term disability battle with insurance company Sun Life, during an interview on Global News.
Disability/Personal Injury November 23rd, 2018

Sun Life Financial denies disability coverage for Sandra Bullock

By James K. Fireman

An insurance company is denying long-term disability coverage to a lady because if she is well enough to care for her severely…

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Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, is sitting in the CTV Morning Live Ottawa studio with a host for an interview about workplace bullying.
Employment Law November 22nd, 2018

The Cost of Bullying at Work

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on a new survery about workplace bullying in Canada, and common mistakes that employers make when it comes…

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Employment Law November 20th, 2018

Half of Canadians witness bullying on job

By Chantel Goldsmith

A new survey shows that over half of Canadians have been bullied on the job. A majority of people reported it, but…

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