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Employment Lawyer on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian armed forces
An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with Global News to discuss sexual harassment and misconduct in the Canadian military.
Alex Lucifero on the IDEL Extension
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss the extension of the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave.
Ministry of Labour quietly updates its policy on the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave
With little fanfare, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) has updated its policy on the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL). The MOL’s recently…
Mackenzie Irwin on Harassment and Defamation
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Christine Van Geyn on Canadian Justice to discuss harassment in the workplace and defamation.
Flexible working arrangements and employee rights
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on working arrangements. Learn more about your rights as a remote worker.
Alex Lucifero on Greyhound closure and layoffs
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss the recent Greyhound closure and employee rights.
Employment lawyer on CityNews discussing privileges for the fully vaccinated
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins CityNews to discuss possible privileges for individuals who have been fully vaccinated.
Employment Lawyer on Mandatory vaccines for long-term care employees
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News to discuss mandatory vaccines for long-term care workers.
Client Win: LED Sales VP Turns Contractor Years, Unpaid Incentive into Big Severance
Sales VP wins severance by counting contractor years and unpaid incentives. Learn how the court secured justice for his case.