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McDonald’s Demanded Staff Speak Only English
A McDonald’s manager demanded that staff only speak English at work. What are employee and employer's rights in the workplace when it…
East Side Mario’s Manager Demands Waitress Wear Bra
The decision by an East Side Mario’s manager to demand that a waitress wear a bra has raised questions about an employee’s…
East Side Mario’s waitress told to wear bra: Know your rights
The 22-year-old employee was told by her manager that a bra is part of her work uniform.
Can My Employer: Top 10 Employment Questions
Find out 10 things that employers can and cannot do to employees. Read about what you should do if you find yourself…
Susur Lee Tips Taken – Know Your Rights
Celebrity chef Susur Lee is no longer docking tips at Toronto restaurants. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru with your rights when an employer…
610 CKTB – Fired for Being a White Supremacist
Can an employee be fired for cause because of their political views, or because an employer believes that they are a white…
Construction Worker Fired After Flying Confederate Flag
A construction worker was fired after bringing a Confederate Flag to his workplace. Read on to learn why the employer had just…
B.C. Human Rights Commission Returns
The province is looking into reinstate the B.C. Human Rights Commission, 15 years after it was dismantled.
Susur Lee restaurant staff lose tips to IOU Policy
Employees from multiple Susur Lee restaurants claim that large portions of their tips were being withheld if they made a mistake during…