Store Manager Fired for Feeding Homeless: Employment Lawyer on CKNW
A grocery store manager in Vancouver was fired for theft and is filing for wrongful dismissal as a result. Justin Grant insists he was feeding the homeless and that other staff and management were aware of this arrangement.
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A Vancouver employment lawyer and Grant’s representation at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with the Vancouver Sun and states that the lawsuit has been served on the defendants, but no response has yet been filed.
A later response from the store management implies that Grant did not give away valueless goods and exhibited serious misconduct. The lawyer reiterated this was not the case.
“Justin always acted with the knowledge of the store management, including the owner Mr. Liston. Justin was not told prior to his termination that the charitable practices were unacceptable,” the lawyer explained in a statement made to the Vancouver Sun.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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