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Dog, Office
Employment Law June 9th, 2019

Hamilton mayor’s office dog sparks human rights complaint

By Jon Pinkus

A City of Hamilton employee has filed a human rights complaint against mayor Fred Eisenberger, who brings his pet dog to work.

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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 June 7th, 2019

Teenie Bikini Bistro’s Dress Code Discriminatory?

By Lior Samfiru

The dress code at Teenie Bikini Bistro has some wondering if the restaurant's approach is discriminatory. Find out what the law says.

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Canadians In Need Of Disability

Canadians In Need of Disability Leave Increasing

By Sivan Tumarkin

A new survey on disability leave found that the number of working Canadians who need time off due to a disability is…

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Adam Knauff, Vegan Firefighter
Employment Law May 23rd, 2019

980 CKNW – Vegan firefighter files human rights complaint

By Lior Samfiru

Vegan firefighter Adam Knauff alleges that his human rights were violated when his employer failed to provide appropriate food during a wildfire…

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A headshot of Disability Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin, Co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, to the right of the Disability Law Show logo. He hosts the show on radio stations Newstalk 1010 in Toronto and Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa, Ontario.

In Your Corner Expands to the Bell Media Network

By Sivan Tumarkin

In Your Corner, the radio show that the insurance industry does not want you to hear, can now be heard on the…

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Port Moody Mayor
Employment Law May 9th, 2019

Port Moody Mayor to receive paid leave during investigation – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Should the Mayor continue to receive his payments from his annual salary? Or should a different set of rules be applied for…

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Employment Law April 3rd, 2019

CBC News – Jody Wilson-Raybould and Legalities of Recorded Conversations

By Lior Samfiru

Lawyers say Jody Wilson-Raybould may not have broken the law but her decision to tape a conversation may have crossed ethical lines.

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Google
Employment Law February 28th, 2019

Benefits Canada – Can employers require mandated arbitration in employee disputes?

By Lior Samfiru

Can employers require mandated arbitration in employee disputes? Lior Samfiru, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, spoke to Benefits Canada this very question.

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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 February 20th, 2019

Payless Shoes declares bankruptcy

By Lior Samfiru

Payless Shoes is going into creditor protection and will likely close all of its stores. Will employees see any severance pay in…

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