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Press Releases October 10th, 2023

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s support for Israel and peace

By Lior Samfiru

At Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, we are profoundly disturbed and saddened by the tragic events that have befallen Israel.

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Employment Law July 10th, 2023

Mother sues Starbucks Canada after firing over cancer symptoms mistaken for COVID-19

By Lior Samfiru

A mother of three alleges that she was wrongfully dismissed by the coffee chain for violating COVID-19 policies and food safety standards.

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Employment Law June 1st, 2023

Coventry Homes in Edmonton hit with $6.2M lawsuits over sexual assault, toxic workplace

By Lior Samfiru

The prominent Edmonton new-home builder allegedly turned its back on staff in favour of one of its executive following sexual assault allegations.

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Employment Law May 30th, 2023

Firm launches $130M class action against Shopify for breach of contract

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has filed a $130-million class action lawsuit against Shopify for breach of contract during a recent layoff.

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Employment Law June 13th, 2022

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP partners with CP24 on Ask a Lawyer, tackling Ontario employment law myths

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to announce that it is partnering with CP24 to bust employment law myths on Ask a Lawyer.

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Samfiru Tumarkin LLP promotes six partners to new leadership roles

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to announce that six key partners have been promoted to new leadership roles to help the firm…

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Employment Law March 31st, 2022

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP launches new weekday show on Toronto talk radio station

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has launched a new weekday call-in show about employment and disability rights on talk radio station 640 Toronto.

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Employment Law August 13th, 2021

Uber class-action certified by Ontario court, fight for employee rights continues

By Lior Samfiru

Toronto, August 12, 2021 – The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has certified Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s landmark $400-million class-action lawsuit against Uber,…

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Employment Law April 29th, 2021

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP launches lawsuit against HBC after worker hours, benefits eliminated

By Lior Samfiru

After seeing her benefits eliminated and hours of work slashed to zero, 21-year Hudson’s Bay Company employee Yvette Mitchell has filed a…

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