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Uber driver’s racist tirade caught on camera, company falls short in response
Uber's failure to properly address and investigate Toronto driver using racial slurs is an important lesson for all employers.
Employee awarded $450,000 after unwanted birthday party at work
An unwanted birthday party for an employee results in a costly $450,000 mistake for a Kentucky company.
Travel agency can’t use handbook, pandemic to limit severance: BC court
A travel agency discovered that a clause in a handbook is no substitute for an employment contract, and you must provide fair…
Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit: What you need to know
The Canadian federal government announced on Oct. 21, 2021 that they would implement a new benefits program, called the Canada Worker Lockdown…
SNC-Lavalin: Severance Packages
Laid off or fired by SNC-Lavalin? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.
AMD: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at AMD? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP promotes six partners to new leadership roles
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to announce that six key partners have been promoted to new leadership roles to help the firm…
Outsourcing Cashier Jobs in B.C.: Employment Lawyer on 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Mike Smythe on 980 CKNW to discuss Freshii's decision to employ virtual cashiers from Nicaragua.
Employment lawyer on CTV discussing legalities of Freshii outsourcing
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins CTV News to discuss Freshii's hiring practices and outsourcing labour.