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3 Things You Can Do If You’re Denied Long-term Disability
When you pay into a long-term disability (LTD) insurance policy, you’re buying peace of mind. You know that if you get sick…
Does the right to disconnect legislation need more details?
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins CBC Radio's Cross Country Checkup to discuss the right to disconnect legislation.
Can my employer fire me while I am on leave?
It's possible for your employer to terminate your employment while you are on leave, but only in certain circumstances.
Employment lawyer on COVID-19 legal disputes and employee rights
Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran speaks to the Journal of Commerce on COVID-19 employment legal disputes.
Employment lawyer on EI after termination for refusing vaccination
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss employee eligibility for employment insurance if unvaccinated.
TD Class-Action lawsuit certified by Ontario Courts
Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin speaks with the Globe and Mail regarding the TD class-action lawsuit and its certification.
Work: What’s Next | Ontario’s right to disconnect legislation
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News on Work What's Next to discuss new Ontario legislation.
Fiona Martyn, 640 Toronto on non-compete clauses and right to disconnect
Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn joins Greg Brady on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss non-compete clauses and the right to disconnect.
Amazon hiring blitz and employment contracts for new, existing workers
Amazon Canada recently announced that it is hiring 15,000 new warehousing and distribution employees in communities across Canada this fall. The…