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Ontario Court of Appeal: Termination clauses invalid, full severance owed
Associate Andrew Goldberg explains why a recent court decision means some termination clauses are no longer valid.
Company asks employees to lie, use vacation time but still work – 640 Toronto
Partner Lumi Pungea spoke to Global News Radio 640 Toronto about an Ottawa CEO's request that employees lie about vacation time use…
Starbucks Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Starbucks? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Starbucks Canada closing 200 locations, restructuring due to Covid
The drastic reduction in the number of coffee shops coincides with changing consumer habits as a result of the pandemic.
Employment Lawyer on draft legislation and possible CERB penalties – CKNW
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Mike Smyth on CKNW about draft legislation that seeks to heavily penalize Canadians who take advantage of…
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Guide
This is your guide to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). Learn how to apply for benefits from the Government of Canada…
The Four Day Work Week in Canada
With Prime Minister Trudeau's announcement encouraging a 4 day work week Canadians, many questions remain as to how this will impact existing…
Insurance Lawyer on Business Interruption Payout for COVID-19 – Toronto Star
Partner Sivan Tumarkin was interviewed by the Toronto Star for an investigation into COVID-19 business interruption insurance claim denials.
Can I be forced by my employer to wear PPE at work?
A Samfiru Tumarkin LLP employment lawyer was asked by CBC News to answer a question about an employee's rights when asked to…