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Ontario court rules geographical limits in non-compete clause unenforceable
Aware Ads Inc. v. Walker et al In Aware Ads Inc. (Aware Ads) v. Walker et al, Aware Ads requested the Ontario…

Work: What’s Next | Chapman’s vaccine pay raise and relocating during COVID-19
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News on Work What's Next to discuss employee rights in regards to vaccine incentives and changes…

Employment lawyer on unvaccinated employee protections
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Leslie Roberts on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss unvaccinated employee protections at the workplace.

Employment lawyer on pay reductions, relocating, and working from home
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Jeff McArthur on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss pay reductions and working remotely.

Failure to use proper pronoun results in $30,000 lesson for employer
Nelson v. Goodberry Restaurant Group Ltd. dba Buono Osteria Employee Jessie Nelson, who identifies as a non-binary, gender fluid, transgender person, and…

Were you illegally laid-off?
If you are on a lay-off, you know how frustrating it can be. You may feel powerless. But you have options. You…

Cintas: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Cintas? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

5 Common Terms You Must Know Before You Apply for LTD
If you’ve ever applied for long-term disability (LTD) benefits, you know it can be a difficult process. Not knowing the key terms…

Alex Lucifero, CTV News, on working remotely and pay reductions
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa with Matt Skub to discuss possible pay reductions for employees working remotely.