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Do you still get your bonus when you’re fired or laid off?
An employment lawyer explains how to determine whether or not an employee is owed their bonus when they are fired.
Disability Lawyer on COVID-19 Long-hauler claims in BC
Disability lawyer James Fireman joins Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss insurance claim denials for COVID-19 long haulers.
Hudson’s Bay Company laying off hundreds of workers
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with the Canadian Press regarding the recent mass layoff by the Hudson's Bay Company.
Long-term Disability Claims for COVID-19 Long-Haulers
Are you a COVID-19 Long-hauler? Was your long-term disability claim denied? Partner Albert Klein explains your rights to compensation.
Cenovus Energy laying off 2,100 employees
Cenovus Energy is expected to begin laying off thousands of employees today after finalizing a deal to buy Husky Energy, a source…
Ongoing impact of COVID-19 on employment in B.C.
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP looks at five areas of employment law in British Columbia that continue to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19…
“Smile more” – a costly comment for an employer to make
A Vancouver employment lawyer explained why a company's suggestion that an employee "smile more" cost them $20,000.
What qualifies as a toxic workplace: Employment lawyer on Global News
A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Charles Adler on Global News Radio to discuss the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette and toxic…
Employment Lawyer on Governor General Julie Payette’s Resignation After Harassment
Partner Lior Samfiru comments on the 'scathing' report that has resulted in the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette, and workplace harassment.