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Employment Law December 6th, 2017

Matt Lauer fired over “Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour” – CTV News

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joined CTV News to talk about NBC firing Matt Lauer over misconduct and sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Holiday Office Party Employer Liability
Employment Law December 6th, 2017

Harassment-Free Office Holiday Party Guide

By Chantel Goldsmith

With the influx of workplace sexual harassment allegations becoming public employers need to take steps to limit potential liability at their office…

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Employment Law November 29th, 2017

580 CFRA – NBC Fires Matt Lauer After Sexual Misconduct Review

By Lior Samfiru

In light of Matt Lauer's firing from NBC, Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses what employers should do when it comes to workplace…

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Employment Law November 28th, 2017

Concerns About Severance Offers for Fired Postmedia & Torstar Employees

By David Vaughan

With Postmedia and Torstar slated to close down some local newspapers, employment lawyer David Vaughan talks about inadequate severance offers.

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postmedia, torstar, severance
Employment Law November 27th, 2017

Postmedia and Torstar Layoffs | Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Postmedia and Torstar have traded 41 local community newspapers with most to be shut down permanently. Learn about severance pay rights for the…

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Employment Law November 25th, 2017

Bill 148 – Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act 2017

By Lior Samfiru

Read our article for an overview of some of the significant Employment Standards Act changes that were passed in the Fair Workplaces…

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Employment Law November 25th, 2017

Lindsay Shepherd, Laurier & Legalities of Recording Meetings

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, discusses what the law says about recording coworkers in meetings, in light of the Lindsay…

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Employment Law November 24th, 2017

Bill 148 and the ESA – More Than Minimum Wage

By Alex C. Lucifero

Here's an overview of some of the other more significant changes coming to the ESA in Ontario, including the minimum wage increase.

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Employment Law November 23rd, 2017

640 Toronto – Does Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act Go Far Enough?

By Jon Pinkus

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus discusses the changes affecting both employers and employees in Bill 148 Fair Workplaces/Better Jobs Act.

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