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Lior Samfiru, Global News Radio, vaccinations in the workplace
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Mike Smythe on 980 CKNW to discuss mandating vaccinations in the workplace.
Employment lawyer on 980 CFPL about Canadian Armed Forces, workplace harassment
An employment lawyer joins Devon Peacock on Global News Radio's 980 CFPL to discuss recent harassment allegations in the armed forces.
Uber proposes benefit fund for gig-workers
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Jeff McArthur on 640 Toronto to discuss Uber's new proposal.
Gig workers against new Uber proposal
An employment lawyer speaks with the Canadian Press regarding the recent Uber proposal concerning driver's benefits.
Startek closure in Kingston and severance pay
Startek is closing its Kingston office and laying off 300 employees.. Find out what their rights to severance pay are and what…
Ottawa lawyer talks to CFRA about vaccinations at work
Employment lawyer Lior Samfir joins Leslie Roberts on 580 CFRA to discuss vaccinations in the workplace.
Client Win: Sales rep wins after severance held hostage by hardball employer
Discover how a sales rep secured six months' pay after her tech employer’s breach and unlawful demands. A decisive victory for employees.
Best Buy Canada laying off 750 workers as in-store sales slow
Best Buy Canada is laying off 750 employees due to a decline in physical store sales. Find out what their rights to…
COVID-19: Ministry of Labour confirms that layoffs are still constructive dismissals
An update to the Employment Standards Act by the Ministry of Labour confirms that COVID-19 layoffs can result in a severance package…