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Are more employees refusing to return to work during COVID-19?
Workplace refusals seem to be growing in number in Ontario. Alex Lucifero discusses how to navigate workspace safety complaints during coronavirus with…
Marriott closes Ontario call centre, more than 400 jobs affected
Marriott International has announced the closure of its call centre in St. Thomas, Ontario, resulting in the elimination of hundreds of jobs.
Coronavirus: Returning to work without childcare
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News to discuss no access to childcare and returning to work.
Canada’s Supreme Court votes against Uber appeal in Class Action Lawsuit
Lior Samfiru joins Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling against appeal in class action lawsuit.
Supreme Court backs Uber drivers in decision on $400M class action lawsuit
Partner Lior Samfiru spoke to CBC News about the Supreme Court's historic decision in the firm's $400M class action against Uber.
Supreme Court rules in favour of Uber driver in lawsuit
Partner Lior Samfiru shared his reaction to the Supreme Court's finding against Uber in his $400M class action lawsuit with Financial Post.
Supreme Court Rules Against Uber in $400M Class Action, Delivers Historic Win for Employees
The Supreme Court of Canada issued a historical decision regarding our class action lawsuit against Uber.
COVID-19: Refusing unsafe work during reopening – Citytv
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Citytv's Breakfast Television to discuss an employee's right to refuse work as Toronto reopens during COVID-19.
Aurora Cannabis lays off 700 employees, permanently closes five facilities
Aurora Cannabis announced that it is slashing its workforce and closing multiple facilities in an effort to realign its operations.