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Lior Samfiru on F*** Her Right in the P**** Firing
Hydro One has issued a statement saying it has fired one of its employees after he was found to have made crude…
Hydro One employee fired for sexual harassment of Reporter: For Cause Termination?
A Hydro One employee was fired for cause after making a crude remark to a reporter. Can an employer fire someone for…
Corus – Evidence found on social media increasingly deciding factor in personal injury cases
Social media posts are being used by insurance companies to determine if claimants are really disabled. Sivan Tumarkin discusses a story out…
When is it ok for the boss to spy on you at work?
Lior Samfiru, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, discusses an employer and employee's rights when it comes to surveillance at the workplace.
Jian Ghomeshi and Implications for Canada’s Employers and Employees
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru talks about the implications of the Jian Ghomeshi case for employees and employers across Canada.
Lawyer Locate – Member to See What the Future Has in Store for Severance
Future Shop employees learned that the company has closed its doors forever and approximately 1,500 staff lost their jobs.
Dependent Contractor: The Frankenstein of Employment Law
A “dependent contractor” has many hallmarks of an independent contractor but the worker is entitled to reasonable notice of termination of their…
Future shop severance packages not up to snuff, says lawyer
Some workers who lost their job when Future Shop closed down have criticized the severance offers they were given and Lior Samfiru…
Future Shop employees seeking legal advice over severance
Former Future Shop employees have contacted Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, in regards to the severance package they received.