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Disability/Personal Injury October 11th, 2023

WCB (Manitoba) vs. LTD: Understanding the differences

By Sivan Tumarkin

Get a clear understanding of the difference between WCB and LTD, and how our lawyers can help when your LTD claim is…

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Employment Law October 11th, 2023

Exxon buying Pioneer Natural Resources for nearly $60B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition is the energy giant's largest since merging with Mobil Corp. in 1999.

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Employment Law October 11th, 2023

TD Bank facing proposed class action over unpaid vacation and holiday pay

By Lior Samfiru

The lawsuit alleges that more than 1,000 mobile mortgage specialists didn't receive proper vacation and holiday pay.

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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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A 30-year-old woman verbally harasses four german tourists during a xenophobic rant on a New Jersey transit train. She has lost her job as a senior talent acquisition specialist at Capital Rx as a result.
Employment Law October 10th, 2023

Woman loses job after xenophobic incident on New Jersey Transit

By Lior Samfiru

The 30-year-old's altercation with German tourists on a train is a reminder of the consequences of off-duty conduct.

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Employment Law October 9th, 2023

Flexport laying off 950 employees following leadership change

By Lior Samfiru

The San Francisco-based logistics provider joins the long list of companies that have announced layoffs this year.

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Employment Law October 9th, 2023

Thanksgiving Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what Thanksgiving Day is in Ontario, when the statutory holiday occurs, who is eligible for it, and other important employee…

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Disability/Personal Injury October 7th, 2023

WCB (P.E.I.) vs. LTD: Understanding the differences

By Sivan Tumarkin

Get a clear understanding of the difference between WCB and LTD, and how our lawyers can help when your LTD claim is…

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Employment Law October 6th, 2023

Can employers force Albertans to return to the office after working remotely?

By Karen Tereposky

Boss instructing you to resume in-office work? Understand your workplace rights in Alberta and how our team can help.

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