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Transport Canada Man in Glasses
Employment Law June 21st, 2018

Transport Canada Must Give B.C. Man his Top-secret Job Back: CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer discussed workplace rights when a disability is involved, and an employer’s responsibilities to accommodate.

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Glass Skyscraper
Employment Law June 21st, 2018

Manulife set to cut 700 jobs, close Kitchener office

By Lior Samfiru

The insurer and financial services provider is planning to eliminate around 700 jobs in Canada and close its office in Kitchener, Ontario.

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Aurora Cannabis closes facility in Edmonton, but will keep headquarters open, aurora cannabis
Employment Law June 20th, 2018

Marijuana in the Workplace and Employee Rights: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP discussed how the legislation will impact workplaces across Canada.

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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 June 18th, 2018

Pregnancy Discrimination a Pervasive Problem in Canadian Workplaces

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer provides insight into workplace rights for pregnant employees, and how often this form of discrimination plays out.

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Employment Law June 18th, 2018

Ottawa Business Journal – Seven biggest employment law issues of 2018

By Alex C. Lucifero

At Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, we get questions about the rights of both employees & employers. Here is a list of the 7…

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Benefits Infographic
Employment Law June 15th, 2018

900 CHML – Cutting Off Workers from Benefits at 65 Unconstitutional, Tribunal Rules

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employment Lawyer Chantel Goldsmith discusses a ruling about benefits for people over the age of 65 and what it means for employees…

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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 June 14th, 2018

Voting out the Ontario Liberals didn’t come cheap

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the legalities surrounding severance packages for politicians.

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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 June 14th, 2018

Employment lawyer on Lindsay Shepherd Lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru explains why the $3.6 million lawsuit is “utter nonsense” in the context of Canadian law, and why this…

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Employment Law June 14th, 2018

Lindsay Shepherd $3.6M Lawsuit is “Utter Nonsense”

By Lior Samfiru

University teaching assistant Lindsay Shepherd is suing Wilfrid Laurier University for $3.6 million. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the validity of the…

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