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Mass COVID-19 layoffs at Prospera Credit Union
Over 100 employees were issued severance packages with very short deadlines.
WestJet wants an exception from labour laws to lay off employees – 640 Toronto
Partner Gurlal Kler joined Global News Radio to dicuss the legalities of WestJet's request for an exemption from the Canada Labour Code…
Prospera Credit Union: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Prospera Credit Union? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
HBC Corrects Course on Severance Pay After Law Firm and Public Pressure
Hudson’s Bay reverses its decision to withhold severance pay after a controversial layoff. Learn how Samfiru Tumarkin LLP exposed the issue.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Worker rights when returning to work in Canada – Global News
Partner Lior Samfiru joined Global News where he answered the top questions about employee rights when returning to work during the pandemic.
Canada Goose lays off 125 workers due to pandemic slump
The company has laid off 2.5% of its global workforce due to lower demand for the company's signature fur-trimmed jackets.
Digital Imaging Association Seminar: Employee rights during COVID-19
Coronavirus Outbreak: FAQ on Returning to Work in Canada – Global News
An FAQ on returning to work in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic. Partner Lior Samfiru joined the Global Morning Show with answers.
Bill Kelly Show: HBC Severance Win, MLB pay cuts, not recalled to work
An Ontario employment lawyer on the severance win against HBC, MLB pay cuts and your severance rights, on 900 CHML in Hamilton.