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Kelowna long-term care home employee rights: Global BC
A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Global BC to comment on a recent outbreak at a long-term care home and its employees' rights.
Gig workers against new Uber proposal
An employment lawyer speaks with the Canadian Press regarding the recent Uber proposal concerning driver's benefits.
Startek closure in Kingston and severance pay
Startek is closing its Kingston office and laying off 300 employees.. Find out what their rights to severance pay are and what…
Ottawa lawyer talks to CFRA about vaccinations at work
Employment lawyer Lior Samfir joins Leslie Roberts on 580 CFRA to discuss vaccinations in the workplace.
Client Win: Sales rep wins after severance held hostage by hardball employer
Discover how a sales rep secured six months' pay after her tech employer’s breach and unlawful demands. A decisive victory for employees.
Best Buy Canada laying off 750 workers as in-store sales slow
Best Buy Canada is laying off 750 employees due to a decline in physical store sales. Find out what their rights to…
COVID-19: Ministry of Labour confirms that layoffs are still constructive dismissals
An update to the Employment Standards Act by the Ministry of Labour confirms that COVID-19 layoffs can result in a severance package…
Employment lawyer on U.K Supreme Court Uber ruling
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Devon Peacock on 980 CFPL to discuss the recent U.K Supreme Court ruling on Uber drivers.
Policy Consideration for Vaccines in the Workplace Panel
An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is participating in a webinar hosted by MyPolicies regarding vaccinations in the workplace.