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Employment Law January 22nd, 2021

What qualifies as a toxic workplace: Employment lawyer on Global News

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Charles Adler on Global News Radio to discuss the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette and toxic…

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Employment Law January 21st, 2021

Employment Lawyer on Governor General Julie Payette’s Resignation After Harassment

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru comments on the 'scathing' report that has resulted in the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette, and workplace harassment.

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Employment Law January 21st, 2021

TC Energy cutting over 1,000 jobs after Keystone XL project stopped

By Lior Samfiru

TC Energy is cutting 1,000 jobs after halting the Keystone XL Pipeline. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized employees impacted by the…

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COVID January 20th, 2021

Vancouver employment lawyer on CKNW discussing vaccination policies at work

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer joins Mornings with Sim on 980 CKNW to discuss vaccination policies in the workplace.

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Aurora Cannabis closes facility near Kamloops, B.C., aurora cannabis, grow facility
Employment Law January 19th, 2021

Aurora Cannabis layoffs after deal with Great North

By Lior Samfiru

Aurora Cannabis has laid off a number of sales staff after signing a deal with Great North to handle its Canadian recreational…

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COVID January 13th, 2021

Terminated from Air Canada: Are you entitled to Severance?

By David Vaughan

Air Canada is reducing operations by 25% and laying off 1,700 employees. Associate Boris Livhsits explains what workers' options are in this…

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COVID January 13th, 2021

Can an employee’s public actions lead to termination?

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News to comment on the consequences of Canadian employees breaking COVID-19 rules and regulations.

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COVID January 11th, 2021

Employee rights as WestJet announces more layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru speaks with the Calgary Herald regarding WestJet layoffs.

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Employment Law January 8th, 2021

WestJet cutting hours, laying off over fed COVID tests

By Lior Samfiru

The airline's employees are taking a hit after the federal government says it will require passengers to produce a negative COVID test.

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