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Ministry of Labour Allegedly Misleading on Severance
A lawsuit levelled at the Ontario Ministry of Labour suggests that the public is receiving bad advice about their severance packages.
Lawsuit launched against Ontario Labour Ministry
The Ministry of Labour’s telephone helpline is misleading the public about severance pay entitlements, claims Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru.
Former employees deserved better, lawsuit says
Two former employees of a Pickering manufacturing company are suing the Ontario Ministry of Labour following bad advice about severance pay.
Every excuse in the book: When insurance companies don’t pay up
Disability Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin explains why insurance companies fail to pay out on legitimate long term disability claims.
LRB ruling on fired Vale workers significant
A recent decision by the OLRB will likely change the approach employers take when firing or disciplining workers during labour disputes.
Immigrants Take Brunt of Recession, Recover Less Quickly: Globe and Mail
Newcomers to Canada are losing jobs faster than those born in the country. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru offers his theory.
Get a lawyer to review your severance package: Toronto Star
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke to the Toronto Star about how to maximize a severance package following termination.