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10 days of paid sick leave proposed by Justin Trudeau
A quick look at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's proposal to provinces that employees be entitled to 10 paid sicks days in response…
Facebook could make staff take pay cut to work from home – 640 Toronto
Partner Alex Lucifero joined Global News Radio to talk about Facebook's plan to reduce pay for employees who work from home.
WestJet wants an exception from labour laws to lay off employees – 640 Toronto
Partner Gurlal Kler joined Global News Radio to dicuss the legalities of WestJet's request for an exemption from the Canada Labour Code…
HBC Corrects Course on Severance Pay After Law Firm and Public Pressure
Hudson’s Bay reverses its decision to withhold severance pay after a controversial layoff. Learn how Samfiru Tumarkin LLP exposed the issue.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Worker rights when returning to work in Canada – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News where he answered the top questions about employee rights when returning to work during the pandemic.
Canada Goose lays off 125 workers due to pandemic slump
The company has laid off 2.5% of its global workforce due to lower demand for the company's signature fur-trimmed jackets.
Digital Imaging Association Seminar: Employee rights during COVID-19
Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQ on Returning to Work in Canada – Global News
An FAQ on returning to work in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic. Partner Lior Samfiru joined the Global Morning Show with answers.
Bill Kelly Show: HBC Severance Win, MLB pay cuts, not recalled to work
An Ontario employment lawyer on the severance win against HBC, MLB pay cuts and your severance rights, on 900 CHML in Hamilton.