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Client Win: Flawed BBBST termination clause secures win for team lead
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP challenged a flawed termination clause, winning fair severance for a part-time coordinator & setting a legal precedent.
640 Toronto – Hundreds of Toronto Uber drivers join union
Hundreds of Uber drivers in Toronto have joined the UFCW. Is that legal? Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on Uber drivers' rights.
570 News – Are Canadian Employers Discriminating Against Potential Employees?
A recent study of job markets revealed that Canadian employers may be discriminating against potential candidates when looking at resumes.
Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds 24-Month Upper Limit for Notice Absent Exceptional Circumstances
The Court of Appeal has partially overturned a recent ruling that had found that a long-serving, senior employee was entitled to 30…
Workplace Relationships: Allegations Against Liberal MP Tan
GTA Liberal MP Geng Tan has been accused of having an extra-marital affair with a woman he had hired to work as…
Is Teenie Bikini Bistro practicing discriminatory hiring?: 980 CKNW
The co-owner of the Teenie Bikini Bistro says there is no bias in her hiring process. An employment lawyer shared her legal…
Hamilton mayor’s office dog sparks human rights complaint
A City of Hamilton employee has filed a human rights complaint against mayor Fred Eisenberger, who brings his pet dog to work.
Teenie Bikini Bistro’s Dress Code Discriminatory?
The dress code at Teenie Bikini Bistro has some wondering if the restaurant's approach is discriminatory. Find out what the law says.
Canadians In Need of Disability Leave Increasing
A new survey on disability leave found that the number of working Canadians who need time off due to a disability is…