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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.
TC Energy cutting over 1,000 jobs after Keystone XL project stopped
TC Energy is cutting 1,000 jobs after halting the Keystone XL Pipeline. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized employees impacted by the…
Vancouver employment lawyer on CKNW discussing vaccination policies at work
Employment lawyer joins Mornings with Sim on 980 CKNW to discuss vaccination policies in the workplace.
Aurora Cannabis layoffs after deal with Great North
Aurora Cannabis has laid off a number of sales staff after signing a deal with Great North to handle its Canadian recreational…
Terminated from Air Canada: Are you entitled to Severance?
Air Canada is reducing operations by 25% and laying off 1,700 employees. Associate Boris Livhsits explains what workers' options are in this…
Can an employee’s public actions lead to termination?
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News to comment on the consequences of Canadian employees breaking COVID-19 rules and regulations.
Employee rights as WestJet announces more layoffs
Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru speaks with the Calgary Herald regarding WestJet layoffs.
WestJet cutting hours, laying off over fed COVID tests
The airline's employees are taking a hit after the federal government says it will require passengers to produce a negative COVID test.