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Ontario Court Voids Entire Termination Clause due to “Just Cause” Reference
Is your employment contract enforceable? Employment contracts seeking to define "just cause" terms for termination may be void. Read more to find…
Employees harassed by anti-maskers in BC grocery store
An employment lawyer joined CBC's Chris Walker to discuss harassment of employees at a grocery store and their rights.
Rights if you contract COVID-19 at work: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Mike Smyth on 980 CKNW to discuss the rights of employees who contract COVID-19 at work.
Employment Lawyer talks COVID-19 shots and employee rights on 640 Toronto
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins the John Oakley show to discuss COVID--19 vaccinations in the workplace.
Can my employer put me on another temporary layoff due to COVID-19?
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains an employee's rights if their employer seeks to place them on another COVID-19 temporary layoff.
What are employees’ rights while working from home?
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Leslie Roberts on Ottawa at Work to discuss employees' rights while working at home.
Kids Help Phone counsellors experiencing burnout
Employment lawyer Chantal Goldsmith speaks with CHML's Scott Thompson on the ongoing crisis with Kids Help Phone counsellors.
Whole Foods poppy ban causes public backlash
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with the Toronto Star concerning Whole Food's decision to ban poppies in the workplace.
Whole Foods bans poppies in the workplace
An Ottawa employment lawyer spoke with CTV News on Whole Food's recent poppy ban.