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Employment lawyer on termination for cause during COVID-19
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Mike Stafford on 640 Global News Radio to discuss what can get you fired during the pandemic.
Sivan Tumarkin on COVID-19 Long-Haulers and Disability Claims
Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joins Bill Carrol on 580 CFRA to discuss COVID-19 long-haul claimants.
Julie Payette, workplace harassment and employee rights
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CBC's Adrian Harewood to discuss harassment in the workplace.
Cenovus Energy laying off 2,100 employees
Cenovus Energy is expected to begin laying off thousands of employees today after finalizing a deal to buy Husky Energy, a source…
Ongoing impact of COVID-19 on employment in B.C.
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP looks at five areas of employment law in British Columbia that continue to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19…
Just Cause Termination of NICU Nurse after D.C. Rally
Associate Fiona Martyn reviews nurse Kristen Nagle's termination after attending a rally, and whether it was a termination for cause.
“Smile more” – a costly comment for an employer to make
A Vancouver employment lawyer explained why a company's suggestion that an employee "smile more" cost them $20,000.
What qualifies as a toxic workplace: Employment lawyer on Global News
A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Charles Adler on Global News Radio to discuss the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette and toxic…
Employment Lawyer on Governor General Julie Payette’s Resignation After Harassment
Partner Lior Samfiru comments on the 'scathing' report that has resulted in the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette, and workplace harassment.