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Employment Law January 26th, 2021

Julie Payette, workplace harassment and employee rights

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CBC's Adrian Harewood to discuss harassment in the workplace.

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Employment Law January 26th, 2021

Cenovus Energy laying off 2,100 employees

By Lior Samfiru

Cenovus Energy is expected to begin laying off thousands of employees today after finalizing a deal to buy Husky Energy, a source…

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COVID January 26th, 2021

Ongoing impact of COVID-19 on employment in B.C.

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP looks at five areas of employment law in British Columbia that continue to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19…

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COVID January 25th, 2021

Just Cause Termination of NICU Nurse after D.C. Rally

By Fiona Martyn

Associate Fiona Martyn reviews nurse Kristen Nagle's termination after attending a rally, and whether it was a termination for cause.

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Employment Law January 25th, 2021

“Smile more” – a costly comment for an employer to make

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer explained why a company's suggestion that an employee "smile more" cost them $20,000.

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Employment Law January 22nd, 2021

What qualifies as a toxic workplace: Employment lawyer on Global News

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Charles Adler on Global News Radio to discuss the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette and toxic…

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Julie Payette
Employment Law January 21st, 2021

Employment Lawyer on Governor General Julie Payette’s Resignation After Harassment

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru comments on the 'scathing' report that has resulted in the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette, and workplace harassment.

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TC Energy, Keystone XL, pipes, pipeline
Employment Law January 21st, 2021

TC Energy cutting over 1,000 jobs after Keystone XL project stopped

By Lior Samfiru

TC Energy is cutting 1,000 jobs after halting the Keystone XL Pipeline. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized employees impacted by the…

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COVID January 20th, 2021

Vancouver employment lawyer on CKNW discussing vaccination policies at work

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer joins Mornings with Sim on 980 CKNW to discuss vaccination policies in the workplace.

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