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Global News – Uber Facing a Massive, $200-million Class-Action Lawsuit
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses why he is representing Uber driver David Heller in a $200 million class-action lawsuit launched against Uber.
Duty to Mitigate: Refusing Recommended Medical Treatment
Learn about what a ‘duty to mitigate’ is and what the defendant's responsibilities are when a plantiff refuses recommend medical treatment.
The Long Term Pain of “Paying Under the Table”
Paying someone "under the table" is illegal. When it is proposed, the participants are not aware of, or simply not thinking about,…
Former Nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer Had History of Drug Violations
Elizabeth Wettlaufer had a history of drug-related violations including allowing an unqualified staff member to administer insulin.
Navigating the Ministry of Labour Claim Process: a How-to Guide for Employees
There are certain, rare circumstances in which filing a claim with the Ministry of Labour maybe the best course of action for…
Recording conversations at work (Canada): What you need to know
Non-unionized employees in Canada can record their own conversations at work without informing others.
570 News – Family of Man Brain Damaged After Choking on Popcorn Can Picket Theatre
The family of a young man who almost died eating popcorn at a movie, will be free to protest in front of…
Former operator of Wilfrid Laurier cafe claims wrongful dismissal
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru explains wrongful dismissal and employee rights after a Laurier cafe operator was fired over a job ad.
Ontario doctor misrepresented views on injuries to benefit insurer
The medical assessments done for insurers when someone is in an accident can be crucial to determining what benefits an individual may…