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12 kids of starlight
Disability/Personal Injury November 20th, 2019

Please Donate to 12 Kids of Starlight

By Sivan Tumarkin

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to be a sponsor of the "12 Kids of Starlight" campaign! Help get toys to children at…

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CN rail, CN Rail strike, legislation
Employment Law November 15th, 2019

CN Rail cutting 1,600 jobs in Canada, U.S. as economy slows

By Lior Samfiru

More staff may be laid off if the demand from customers for rail service continues to decline, sources say.

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Don Cherry Fired, Severance, For Cause
Employment Law November 11th, 2019

Don Cherry and Wrongful Dismissal Over Comments About Immigrants

By Lior Samfiru

Don Cherry fired from Sportsnet over comments about immigrants. Read why his firing may be considered a Wrongful Dismissal…

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mcdonald's ceo, steve easterbrook, lior samfiru, workplace relationships
Employment Law November 10th, 2019

McDonald’s CEO fired after dating employee – Corus Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru on McDonald's decision to fire its CEO and what Canadian law says about managers forming consenual relationships with employees.

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mcdonald's ceo, consensual relationship
Employment Law November 4th, 2019

McDonald’s CEO fired over consensual relationship: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer explains your employment rights after McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook is fired due to consensual workplace romance.

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Employment Law October 25th, 2019

980 CKNW – B.C. Realtor Fired After Social Media Comment About Alberta

By Stan Fainzilberg

Century 21 suspended a Kelowna realtor after he posted negative comments about Alberta online. What are employee and employer rights in this…

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A headshot of Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and radio station 640 Toronto.
Employment Law October 25th, 2019

Pocket Employment Lawyer Launches in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Global News Radio spoke to Lior Samfiru about the Pocket Employment Lawyer and how it will change the legal landscape where employment…

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pocket employment lawyer
Employment Law October 24th, 2019

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Launches Pocket Employment Lawyer

By Lior Samfiru

Pocket Employment Lawyer is a resource that provides l information on an individual’s employment rights that can’t be obtained from the Ministry…

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Disability/Personal Injury October 19th, 2019

My disability claim was denied. What should I do?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Your disability claim may be denied by the insurance company for a number of reasons. Learn about those reasons and your best…

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