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B.C. restaurant manager fired for refusing to serve man in pro-Trump hat
A restaurant manager was fired for cause when he refused to serve a patron wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat. Did…
Vancouver Restaurant Manager Who Refused Man in MAGA Hat Fired: CTV
Can a restaurant employee be fired "for cause" for refusing to serve a customer who was wearing a "Make America Great Again"…
Global News – Trump slogan hat leads to firing of Vancouver restaurant manager
An employment lawyer comments on the firing of a Vancouver restaurant manager for refusing service to a customer wearing a “Make America…
640 Toronto – Woman Caught in Racist Rant at Lethbridge Denny’s Rehired
Employment lawyer Gurlal Kler delves into the true definition and legalities surrounding a “for cause” termination, and why Cranbrook Dodge may have…
BC woman caught in racist rant at Lethbridge Denny’s rehired: Calgary Herald
The woman fired from her job after a racially charged rant at a Denny’s went viral, has been rehired. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP…
Transport Canada Must Give B.C. Man his Top-secret Job Back: CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer discussed workplace rights when a disability is involved, and an employer’s responsibilities to accommodate.
Manulife set to cut 700 jobs, close Kitchener office
The insurer and financial services provider is planning to eliminate around 700 jobs in Canada and close its office in Kitchener, Ontario.
Marijuana in the Workplace and Employee Rights: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP discussed how the legislation will impact workplaces across Canada.
Pregnancy Discrimination a Pervasive Problem in Canadian Workplaces
An employment lawyer provides insight into workplace rights for pregnant employees, and how often this form of discrimination plays out.