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Fired for being too French? Not So Fast: CBC News
A waiter in Vancouver who lost his job for being rude and aggressive, claims he was actually fired for being too French.
CBC News – Woman Shocked When GoodLife Fitness Said Workout Was Part of Interview
An Ontario woman was shocked when GoodLife Fitness told her a workout with her boss’s boss was part of the interview process…
CBC News – Air Canada Faces Complaints Over Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
Air Canada is facing complaints from their flight attendants, as they are claiming they are being sexually harassed and discriminated against by…
Visaggio v. Joynt-Dent Inc. – Dental Hygienist Awarded 24-months’ Pay
Alex Lucifero, Managing Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, has secured 24 months' severance pay for an Ottawa dental hygienist.
Law Times – The Countdown to Legalization: Marijuana and Employment Law
Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, explains how the looming legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada will affect employment law.
Law Times – Judge Stays $400-Million Class Action Against Uber
An Ontario judge has stayed a proposed class action lawsuit brought against Uber by its own drivers in favour of arbitration in…
Globe and Mail – Ottawa rules out banning sexual relationships between MPs, staff
The Liberal government has no legislative plans to ban or monitor sexual relationships between MPs and their staffers. Lior Samfiru gives his…
Hill Times – Myriam Denis story reveals some questionable HR practices in PMO, say labour experts
Ottawa Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Managing Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, talks about the proper way to investigate claims of misconduct.
How a $15 Minimum Wage Will Affect B.C.: 980 CKNW
BC became the latest province to introduce a $15 minimum wage, as it is scheduled to hit that mark by June 2021.