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Capcom Vancouver Closure: Employee Rights
Most Canadians who are let go aren't offered the severance that they're rightfully owed. Learn more about your rights to severance.
TTC Subway Operator Barred While Using Medicinal Cannabis
TTC subway operator Ellaine Farrell's doctor says medical marijuana is the best option, but the TTC has barred her from operating the…
OBJ – Marijuana Legalization: Employers Should Prepare
Alex Lucifero, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and an Ottawa Employment Lawyer, talks about the aspects of legalization that employers need to…
HR Reporter – No-poaching clauses under microscope
No-poaching or non-solicitation clauses are most common in sales, technology or specialized roles, but any other positions should not have them.
Lola’s Kitchen shuts doors with no notice to staff
Lola's Kitchen closed its doors with no notice or severance pay. The staff at Lola's Kitchen are likely owed much more than…
Salesman Gets Six Months’ Pay In Lieu of Notice After Six Months of Work
A B.C. man has been awarded six months pay in lieu of notice after being dismissed from his job by the company…
Marijuana Legalization and Employer Rights
Marijuana Legalization and Employer Rights with employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on CTV. A company's cannabis rights in and out of the workplace.
Right to Disconnect: Coming to Canada?
The federal Liberal government is examining the possibility of updating federal labour standards to give federally-regulated workers the right to ignore work-related…
Client Win: Six Months’ Pay for Six Months’ Work—And a Lesson in Broken Promises
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP secured six months’ pay for a short-term employee after a wrongful dismissal, exposing a 'bait and switch' tactic.