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580 CFRA – Big Employers Push for Drug Testing as Pot Legalization Looms
Some of Canada’s biggest transportation companies are urging the government to allow them to conduct mandatory drug tests on their work forces.
Hill Times – Myriam Denis story reveals some questionable HR practices in PMO, say labour experts
Ottawa Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Managing Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, talks about the proper way to investigate claims of misconduct.
How a $15 Minimum Wage Will Affect B.C.: 980 CKNW
BC became the latest province to introduce a $15 minimum wage, as it is scheduled to hit that mark by June 2021.
Shaw Communications Buyout Packages – Your Severance Rights
Shaw Communications is asking some of their employees to consider taking a voluntary buyout package. Read on to find out your rights…
Campbell Soup Toronto Closure – Severance Rights
Campbell Soup announced that it will close its Toronto factory. Workers should keep in mind these important facts when it comes to…
Rogers Call Centre Upsell ‘Shocking and Appalling’: Employment Lawyer on CBC News
An employment lawyer in Vancouver at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Erica Johnson, host of CBC's Go Public, about the company's tactics.
We Must Empower Employees To Confront Sexual Assault: Huffington Post
A Vancouver employment lawyer discussed what employers need to do when allegations of sexual misconduct surface in the workplace.
Amazon HQ2: Will They Play By Ontario’s Rules?
Toronto has been shortlisted as a possible location for Amazon HQ2. But will the massive company play by Ontario's employment and workplace…
Hawaii False Alarm: “For Cause” Termination for Employee?
Should a 10-year employee face a termination "for cause" following the Hawaii False Alarm incident? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru reviews the facts.