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atlas global, severance pay
Employment Law June 8th, 2023

Atlas Global Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Atlas Global? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can…

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Employment Law June 8th, 2023

Reprisals at work in Ontario: Employee rights

By Christine Sesek

Understand your rights in Ontario if you experience a reprisal at work and how our knowledgable team can help.

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A headshot of Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Ottawa radio station Newstalk 580 CFRA.
Employment Law June 8th, 2023

Safe working conditions & ongoing forest fires: Employment lawyer on CTV News

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Chris Holski on 580 CFRA to discuss unsafe working conditions as poor air quality warnings continue.

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Employment Law June 8th, 2023

Can employers in Ontario allege cause after firing someone?

By Sydney Peister

Understand your rights in Ontario if your boss alleges after-acquired cause and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law June 8th, 2023

Coventry Homes Sued After Sexual Assault: CTV News Edmonton

By Aaron Levitin

Employment lawyer Aaron Levitin spoke with CTV News Edmonton on the ongoing Coventry lawsuits.

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nutrien, severance pay
Employment Law June 8th, 2023

Nutrien: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Nutrien? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law June 8th, 2023

Lior Samfiru with the HR Reporter on Shopify lawsuit and severance

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with HR Reporter's Sarah Dobson on filing a class action lawsuit against Shopify.

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Alex-Lucifero
Employment Law June 8th, 2023

Unsafe working conditions and poor air quality: CTV News Employment Lawyer

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss workplace safety and accommodation as wild fires continue across the country.

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TC Energy, Keystone XL, pipes, pipeline
Employment Law June 8th, 2023

TC Energy cutting jobs to ‘optimize value’

By Lior Samfiru

The Calgary-based energy company's move follows announcements by competitors Suncor, Irving Oil and Imperial Oil.

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