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BNN – How ‘right to disconnect’ affects Canadian businesses’ productivity
Should Canadian workers have the right to disconnect outside of working hours? Chantel Goldsmith, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP talks about this…
Lowe’s Closing Canadian Stores – Severance Rights
Lowe's, the home improvement retail chain is closing 31 locations in Canada, including 9 Lowe's and Rona stores in Ontario…
Tony Clement Texting Scandal – 980 CKNW
MP Tony Clement has resigned after sharing sexual photos of himself with a "consenting female". Can you be terminated over inappropriate off-duty…
6 months’ pay after less than 1 year: Employment Law Today
A B.C. worker who was persuaded to leave his old job for a new position, but was fired six months later, has…
Capcom Vancouver Closure: Employee Rights
Most Canadians who are let go aren't offered the severance that they're rightfully owed. Learn more about your rights to severance.
OBJ – Marijuana Legalization: Employers Should Prepare
Alex Lucifero, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and an Ottawa Employment Lawyer, talks about the aspects of legalization that employers need to…
HR Reporter – No-poaching clauses under microscope
No-poaching or non-solicitation clauses are most common in sales, technology or specialized roles, but any other positions should not have them.
Salesman Gets Six Months’ Pay In Lieu of Notice After Six Months of Work
A B.C. man has been awarded six months pay in lieu of notice after being dismissed from his job by the company…
TRIAL WIN: 6 Months’ Pay for 6 Months of Employment
Read about a case handled by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP where our client was awarded six months of pay in lieu of notice…