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CN rail, CN Rail strike, legislation
Employment Law November 15th, 2019

CN Rail cutting 1,600 jobs in Canada, U.S. as economy slows

By Lior Samfiru

More staff may be laid off if the demand from customers for rail service continues to decline, sources say.

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A headshot of Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and radio station 640 Toronto.
Employment Law November 13th, 2019

Restaurant sues employee for wrecking $30,000 purse

By Lior Samfiru

An employer is suing an employee after they spilled red win on a customer's $30,000 Hermes handbag. Should the employee have to…

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A headshot of Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and radio station 640 Toronto.
Employment Law November 12th, 2019

Don Cherry, Wrongful Dismissal & Employment Law

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru explains why Don Cherry may have been wrongfully dismissed, what termination for cause is and tips for employers.

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Don Cherry Fired, Severance, For Cause
Employment Law November 11th, 2019

Don Cherry and Wrongful Dismissal Over Comments About Immigrants

By Lior Samfiru

Don Cherry fired from Sportsnet over comments about immigrants. Read why his firing may be considered a Wrongful Dismissal…

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mcdonald's ceo, steve easterbrook, lior samfiru, workplace relationships
Employment Law November 10th, 2019

McDonald’s CEO fired after dating employee – Corus Radio

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru on McDonald's decision to fire its CEO and what Canadian law says about managers forming consenual relationships with employees.

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Family Status Accommodation
Employment Law November 8th, 2019

What’s the Status of Family Status Accommodation in Ontario?

By Lluc Cerda

Many Ontario children will begin their winter break soon. As joyous an event as this may be for the children, it can…

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navigating workplace relationships
Employment Law November 7th, 2019

Navigating Workplace Relationships & McDonald’s CEO

By Alex C. Lucifero

McDonald's CEO is out after admitting to a consensual relationship at work. Alex Lucifero spoke to CTV Ottawa on dating, navigating workplace…

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fast food
Employment Law November 4th, 2019

640 Toronto – McDonald’s CEO resigns over consensual employee relationship

By Chantel Goldsmith

McDonald's CEO has resigned after engaging in a consensual workplace relationship. Partner Chantel Goldsmith on relationship policies & employment law.

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mcdonald's ceo, consensual relationship
Employment Law November 4th, 2019

McDonald’s CEO fired over consensual relationship: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer explains your employment rights after McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook is fired due to consensual workplace romance.

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