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Nordia Employees and Severance Pay
Were you recently let go as an employee at a Nordia call centre in Ontario? Find out what your rights to severance…
Silent No More: the Weinstein Verdict, #metoo and Employer Obligations
One of the most critical things that the Weinstein case exposed was the appalling culture of silence that existed around him. His…
Handling a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic at Work
An employee is refusing to self-isolate after returing from coronavirus-stricken Wuhan. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains what their rights are on Global…
What are my employment rights if I’m asked to self-isolate? – 980 CKNW
What are your employment rights if you're asked to self-isolate? An employment lawyer answered that question on Global News Radio in Vancouver.
Ciena Corporation Layoffs and Severance Pay
Ciena Corporation is laying off dozens of employees in Ontario. Were you let go? Discover your rights to severance pay.
Foodora Couriers, Right to Unionize and Employment Rights – CBC News
Partner Jon Pinkus spoke to CBC News Toronto about the importance of a labour board decision that designates Foodora couriers as dependent…
Foodora couriers declared ‘dependent contractors,’ win right to unionize – 640 Toronto
Senior Associate Stan Fainzilberg joins Global News Radio to explain the impact of an OLRB decision that found Foodora couriers to be…
Foodora couriers are dependent contractors, can unionize
Labour board rules that Foodora couriers are dependent contractors. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru reacts to news that couriers have a right to…
Can I stay home from work to look after my children?
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined CTV Morning Live to discuss an working partent's right to stay home from work on days when Ontario…