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Do I have to accept a demotion?
Does an employee have to accept a demotion? No, an employee does not have to accept a demotion (a change to a…
Ontario Announces Three-Step Reopening Plan
On Thursday Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario will begin a gradual reopening plan based on the success of the vaccine rollout.
Employment Lawyer in Global News on Forced Vaccinations
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News to discuss the possibility of mandatory vaccines in the workplace.
Should employees have the right to disconnect?
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin speaks with Global News Radio 900 CHML to discuss employees' rights to disconnect from the workplace.
Employment rights in Canada during COVID-19 your employer doesn’t want you to know!
Most employees don’t know that they still are entitled to severance despite the impact of COVID-19 on businesses. But nobody can afford…
Employment Lawyer Mackenzie Irwin on the Right to Disconnect
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Jeff McArthur on Global News Radio's 640 Toronto to discuss employees' rights to disconnect.
Lior Samfiru on employee’s right to disconnect
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks with Global News to discuss employee's right to disconnect.
Can my employer use “Alexa” to listen to me?
Privacy has become the biggest victim of the rise of Information Technology. Remote work will compound that trend. Employers believe it makes…
Can my employer fire me by text or email?
Employers have a vested interest in remaining professional and fair when it comes to letting people go. Companies that want to remain…