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The Globe and Mail names Samfiru Tumarkin LLP as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has made significant strides in legal education and public advocacy, becoming a pioneer in these realms.
Teck selling coal business to Glencore, Asian steelmakers for $8.9B: Employee rights
The sale comes just months after Glencore tired to acquire all of the Canadian mining giant, including its copper and zinc mines.
Citigroup beginning layoffs, part of CEO’s corporate overhaul
The job cuts at the bank are expected to affect chiefs of staff, managing directors, and some lower level employees.
Manulife Layoffs: 250 jobs cut in Wealth and Asset Management Unit
A spokesperson said the layoffs are limited to Manulife Investment Management's offices in Canada, the U.S., Britain, and Asia.
Manulife: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Manulife? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Are unpaid trial shifts legal in the restaurant industry?
Unpaid trial shifts in the restaurant industry are not legal if you perform work that is normally paid.
Robert De Niro & Gender Discrimination at Work: 980 CKNW Interview
Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran joins Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss gender discrimination in the workplace.
Ontario moves to ban unpaid restaurant trial shifts, wage deductions
Changes to Ontario laws will impact trial shifts, wage deductions, tips pooling and digital payment platforms for employees.
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on 580 CFRA talks unpaid trial shifts in restaurants
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joined Kristy Cameron on 580 CFRA to discuss the proposed legislation and protecting restaurant employee rights.