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Employment Law March 15th, 2021

Employment lawyer on 980 CFPL about Canadian Armed Forces, workplace harassment

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer joins Devon Peacock on Global News Radio's 980 CFPL to discuss recent harassment allegations in the armed forces.

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Czerniawski v. Corma, termination for cause
Employment Law March 15th, 2021

Client Win: Misconduct claims debunked—Assembler secures $77,322 in severance

By David Vaughan

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP debunked exaggerated misconduct claims in a wrongful dismissal case, securing $77,322 for a 19-year assembler.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2021

Harassment allegations in the Canadian Armed Forces

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer joins Mornings with Simi on 980 CKNW to discuss recent allegations of harassment in the Canadian armed forces.

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A headshot of Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and radio station 640 Toronto.
Employment Law March 12th, 2021

Uber proposes benefit fund for gig-workers

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Jeff McArthur on 640 Toronto to discuss Uber's new proposal.

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Headshot of employment lawyer Lior Samfiru to the left of the Global News logo, which hovers above a dark blue band across the bottom of the image bearing the Samfiru Tumarkin LLP logo.
COVID March 12th, 2021

Kelowna long-term care home employee rights: Global BC

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Global BC to comment on a recent outbreak at a long-term care home and its employees' rights.

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Employment Law March 11th, 2021

Gig workers against new Uber proposal

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer speaks with the Canadian Press regarding the recent Uber proposal concerning driver's benefits.

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startek, severance pay
COVID March 10th, 2021

Startek closure in Kingston and severance pay

By Alex C. Lucifero

Startek is closing its Kingston office and laying off 300 employees.. Find out what their rights to severance pay are and what…

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A headshot of Ottawa employment lawyer Lior Samfiru next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Ottawa radio station Newstalk 580 CFRA.
COVID March 8th, 2021

Ottawa lawyer talks to CFRA about vaccinations at work

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfir joins Leslie Roberts on 580 CFRA to discuss vaccinations in the workplace.

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Perretta v. Rand A Technology Corporation
Employment Law March 4th, 2021

Client Win: Sales rep wins after severance held hostage by hardball employer

By Lior Samfiru

Discover how a sales rep secured six months' pay after her tech employer’s breach and unlawful demands. A decisive victory for employees.

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