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640 Toronto – Striking York University workers slam back-to-work legislation
The union representing striking workers at York University says the Ontario government’s back-to-work legislation is a “trampling” of employees' rights.
‘Six-Million-Dollar’ Hydro One CEO Walked Away from $10M Severance?
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, discusses why Hydro One CEO Mayo Schmidt may have opted for the smaller…
640 Toronto – Woman Caught in Racist Rant at Lethbridge Denny’s Rehired
Employment lawyer Gurlal Kler delves into the true definition and legalities surrounding a “for cause” termination, and why Cranbrook Dodge may have…
BC woman caught in racist rant at Lethbridge Denny’s rehired: Calgary Herald
The woman fired from her job after a racially charged rant at a Denny’s went viral, has been rehired. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP…
Pregnancy Discrimination a Pervasive Problem in Canadian Workplaces
An employment lawyer provides insight into workplace rights for pregnant employees, and how often this form of discrimination plays out.
Ottawa Business Journal – Seven biggest employment law issues of 2018
At Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, we get questions about the rights of both employees & employers. Here is a list of the 7…
900 CHML – Cutting Off Workers from Benefits at 65 Unconstitutional, Tribunal Rules
Employment Lawyer Chantel Goldsmith discusses a ruling about benefits for people over the age of 65 and what it means for employees…
Voting out the Ontario Liberals didn’t come cheap
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the legalities surrounding severance packages for politicians.
Employment lawyer on Lindsay Shepherd Lawsuit
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains why the $3.6 million lawsuit is “utter nonsense” in the context of Canadian law, and why this…