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Employment Law November 7th, 2017

610 CKTB – Can the Middle Finger Get You Fired for Cause?

By Jon Pinkus

Can your actions outside of the workplace and on social media lead to a legitimate for cause termination? Hear Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's…

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Employment Law November 6th, 2017

580 CFRA – Woman Fired After Flipping Off Trump’s Motorcade

By Alex C. Lucifero

A woman was fired for giving President Trump the finger. Alex Lucifero, managing partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Ottawa office, talks about…

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sexual harassment in the workplace
Employment Law November 2nd, 2017

900 CHML – Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Underreported

By Chantel Goldsmith

With the Harvey Weinstein scandal in the news, it has brought to light the fact that a lot of sexual harassment in…

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Sears, sears canada severance
Employment Law October 31st, 2017

980 CFPL – Anything is Better Than Nothing for These Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, has issued a letter to MPs throughout Canada, urging Parliament to create a “Sears…

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Sears Canada
Employment Law October 28th, 2017

Corus – Changes Needed to Protect Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's Lior Samfiru wants to stop the debacle that Sears Canada employees experienced when they closed their doors for good.

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Sears Canada Bankruptcy
Employment Law October 26th, 2017

680/1130 News – “Sears Act” Needed to Recognize Employee Rights During Bankruptcy

By Lior Samfiru

A letter from Lior Samfiru has been issued urging Parliament to create a “Sears Act” to recognize employee rights during bankruptcy proceedings.

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Employment Law October 26th, 2017

Employment Lawyer Urges Parliament to Create “Sears Act”

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP sent a letter to MP's urging them to create a “Sears Act” to recognize employee rights…

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Employment Law October 26th, 2017

580 CFRA – Ottawa Celebrity Chef Admits to Sexual Harassment

By Lior Samfiru

Ottawa chef Matthew Carmichael has admitted to sexually harassing women at his workplace and has handed over the operation of his business.

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Sears, sears canada severance
Employment Law October 26th, 2017

980 CKNW – Future Canadian Employees Need Bankruptcy Protection

By Lior Samfiru

With Sears Canada going bankrupt, employment lawyer Lior Samfiru believes that future Canadian employees should not be left out of luck when…

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