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Global News – CN Rail Strike and Legislation
An Ottawa employment lawyer explains what options the federal government has to end the CN Rail strike in order to get goods…
Can off-duty conduct result in a termination for cause?
Find out if an employee's poor off-duty conduct can automatically trigger a termination for cause, without severance pay.
Lowe’s Closures and Severance Pay
Lowe's is closing 34 stores across Canada. Discover severance rights for laid off employees & their options if they are offered a…
Please Donate to 12 Kids of Starlight
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to be a sponsor of the "12 Kids of Starlight" campaign! Help get toys to children at…
CN Rail cutting 1,600 jobs in Canada, U.S. as economy slows
More staff may be laid off if the demand from customers for rail service continues to decline, sources say.
Don Cherry and Wrongful Dismissal Over Comments About Immigrants
Don Cherry fired from Sportsnet over comments about immigrants. Read why his firing may be considered a Wrongful Dismissal…
McDonald’s CEO fired after dating employee – Corus Radio
Lior Samfiru on McDonald's decision to fire its CEO and what Canadian law says about managers forming consenual relationships with employees.
McDonald’s CEO fired over consensual relationship: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer explains your employment rights after McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook is fired due to consensual workplace romance.
980 CKNW – B.C. Realtor Fired After Social Media Comment About Alberta
Century 21 suspended a Kelowna realtor after he posted negative comments about Alberta online. What are employee and employer rights in this…