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Julie Payette, workplace harassment and employee rights
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CBC's Adrian Harewood to discuss harassment in the workplace.

Cenovus Energy laying off 2,100 employees
Cenovus Energy is expected to begin laying off thousands of employees today after finalizing a deal to buy Husky Energy, a source…

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

Just Cause Termination of NICU Nurse after D.C. Rally
Associate Fiona Martyn reviews nurse Kristen Nagle's termination after attending a rally, and whether it was a termination for cause.

“Smile more” – a costly comment for an employer to make
A Vancouver employment lawyer explained why a company's suggestion that an employee "smile more" cost them $20,000.

What qualifies as a toxic workplace: Employment lawyer on Global News
A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Charles Adler on Global News Radio to discuss the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette and toxic…

Employment Lawyer on Governor General Julie Payette’s Resignation After Harassment
Partner Lior Samfiru comments on the 'scathing' report that has resulted in the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette, and workplace harassment.

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

Vancouver employment lawyer on CKNW discussing vaccination policies at work
Employment lawyer joins Mornings with Sim on 980 CKNW to discuss vaccination policies in the workplace.