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Lior Samfiru on employee’s right to disconnect
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks with Global News to discuss employee's right to disconnect.
Employment lawyer on workplace resignations during COVID-19
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins 630 CHED to discuss employee rights and workplace resignations.
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…
Employment lawyer on Greyhound closure and severance pay
Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn joins Kelly Cutrara on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss Greyhound's closure and severance pay.
Greyhound Canada and Severance Pay
Greyhound Canada cutting all routes, shutting down operations Greyhound Canada is permanently putting the brakes on all bus routes across the country.
Fiona Martyn on temporary layoffs and severance pay
Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn joins Kelly Cutrara on Global News Radio 640 to discuss temporary layoffs and severance.
Starline Windows: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Starline Windows? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Fired while pregnant? You may be entitled to more severance
Ontario Superior Court has decided that pregnancy should be considered when determining severance for workers.