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Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, is sitting in the CTV Morning Live Ottawa studio with host Annette Goerner for an interview about sexual harassment in the workplace.
Employment Law September 17th, 2019

Employment Lawyer on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

By Alex C. Lucifero

What rights do employees & employers have when sexual harassment occurs at work? Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explained on CTV Ottawa Morning…

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Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, conducts an interview with CTV News about Ottawa City Councillor Rick Chiarelli and sexual harassment allegations.
Employment Law September 13th, 2019

CTV Ottawa – Ottawa Councillor Accused of Sexual Harassment by Employees

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on CTV News about Ottawa Councillor Rick Chiarelli and sexual misconduct allegations by former employees.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2019

640 Toronto – Brad Blair Suing Doug Ford for $15M over Termination

By Jon Pinkus

Lawyer Jon Pinkus on whether the former interim OPP commissioner's $15-million wrongful termination lawsuit against Doug Ford will hold up in court.

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Employment Law August 28th, 2019

640 Toronto – Severance Packages for Political Staff in Ontario

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on severance packages for political staff after $450,000 provided to two aides from former premier Kathleen Wynne's office.

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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 August 26th, 2019

Changes to Canada Labour Code for Federally Regulated Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains what the changes to the Canada Labour Code mean for employees and employers across Canada.

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Employment Law August 22nd, 2019

900 CHML – Employer Rights When Employee No Longer Performing

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on what an employer's options are when an employee is no longer functioning as well as they once…

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Employment Law August 19th, 2019

Canadian Lawyer Magazine – Leave the Small Claims Court Limit at $25,000

By Jon Pinkus

Associate Jon Pinkus makes a strong argument against increasing the Ontario Small Claims Court limit from $25,000 to $50,000.

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Marc Lemire
Employment Law August 16th, 2019

AM900 CHML – Former white supremacy leader not returning to City of Hamilton

By Lior Samfiru

What obligations does the City of Hamilton have to an employee who was a former white supremacy leader? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru…

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Employment Law August 14th, 2019

Is Texting at Work Grounds for Termination? – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Texting at work may not be grounds for termination, according to Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru.

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