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Hamilton Woman Says Employer Forced Her to be Around Allegedly Abusive Chiropractor
A woman who alleges that she was sexually assaulted by her chiropractor has resulted in the College of Chiropractors of Ontario taking…
Broadcaster Gregg Zaun Fired for “Inappropriate Behaviour”
Global News interviewed an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about Rogers broadcaster Gregg Zaun's termination over alleged inappropriate behaviour.
How to Respond to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Ottawa Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero on CTV News explaining how employees and employers should respond to sexual harassment in the workplace.
Matt Lauer fired over “Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour” – CTV News
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joined CTV News to talk about NBC firing Matt Lauer over misconduct and sexual harassment in the workplace.
Harassment-Free Office Holiday Party Guide
With the influx of workplace sexual harassment allegations becoming public employers need to take steps to limit potential liability at their office…
580 CFRA – NBC Fires Matt Lauer After Sexual Misconduct Review
In light of Matt Lauer's firing from NBC, Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses what employers should do when it comes to workplace…
Concerns About Severance Offers for Fired Postmedia & Torstar Employees
With Postmedia and Torstar slated to close down some local newspapers, employment lawyer David Vaughan talks about inadequate severance offers.
Postmedia and Torstar Layoffs | Severance Packages
Postmedia and Torstar have traded 41 local community newspapers with most to be shut down permanently. Learn about severance pay rights for the…
Bill 148 – Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act 2017
Read our article for an overview of some of the significant Employment Standards Act changes that were passed in the Fair Workplaces…