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Employment Law October 29th, 2018

OBJ – Employee or independent contractor: What’s in a name?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explores the fine line between contractor and employee, in the Ottawa Business Journal.

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Employment Law October 24th, 2018

Warning to Ontario Employers About Bill 148 Changes

By Lior Samfiru

Labour reforms introduced by the Ford government do not give employers the ability to change terms of employment without consequences, says Lior…

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Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, is sitting in the CTV Morning Live Ottawa studio with host Annette Goerner and two additional guests to talk about the legalization of marijuana in Canada and the impact on the workplace.
Employment Law October 17th, 2018

Marijuana Legalization Panel

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joined a CTV News panel on the morning of marijuana legalization in Canada. Discover your workplace rights!…

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Marijuana, Cannabis
Employment Law October 12th, 2018

580 CFRA – Marijuana at Workplace: Legalization & Your Rights

By Lior Samfiru

The legalization of marijuana across Canada is near, yet many employers are not prepared for the legalities surrounding employees and cannabis use.

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Employment Law October 9th, 2018

Toronto Cops Can’t Use Pot Within 28 Days of Working

By Lior Samfiru

Cops with the Toronto Police Service have been banned from using marijuana 28 days before a shift. Is that a rational rule?…

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Marijuana Legalization and Employee Rights
Employment Law October 3rd, 2018

Marijuana Legalization and Employee Rights

By Alex C. Lucifero

Marijuana Legalization and Employee Rights with employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on CTV. Employee marijuana rights in & out of the workplace.

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Employment Law October 3rd, 2018

Premier Doug Ford Plans to Scrap Bill 148

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses Premier Doug Ford's vow to scrap Bill 148, the labour reform legislation brought in by the previous…

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Employment Law September 29th, 2018

Discussing Your Workplace Rights with Greg Carrasco

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Managing Partner and employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses workplace rights for employers and employees on 640 Toronto.

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Employment Law September 18th, 2018

TTC Subway Operator Barred While Using Medicinal Cannabis

By Lior Samfiru

TTC subway operator Ellaine Farrell's doctor says medical marijuana is the best option, but the TTC has barred her from operating the…

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