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Former operator of Wilfrid Laurier cafe claims wrongful dismissal
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru explains wrongful dismissal and employee rights after a Laurier cafe operator was fired over a job ad.
Ontario doctor misrepresented views on injuries to benefit insurer
The medical assessments done for insurers when someone is in an accident can be crucial to determining what benefits an individual may…
Toronto UberEATS delivery drivers protest new rate cut
The popular food delivery app UberEATS is coming under fire from Toronto drivers who work for the service, after it slashed their…
Global News – Amazon Employee Attempts Suicide and UberEATS Driver Wages Slashed
An Amazon employee sent an email to hundreds of co-workers criticizing the company before leaping off its Seattle headquarters in a failed…
Poor Conduct & Terminations: What’s Legal?
Employers have a duty to pay adequate severance and treat employees fairly at all times leading up to and after they terminate…
Toronto Road Tolls and the Impact on Employees
With Mayor Tory's plan to introduce tolls on the DVP and Gardiner Expressway, what does it mean for employees who commute to…
Termination Negotiations: Don’t Give In to Pressure
Employees feel pressured by their employer to sign documents during termination negotiations. Find out why you should not give in by reading…
GoodLife Fitness faces $60M class-action lawsuit over wages
With GoodLife Fitness making headlines for not properly compensating its employees, we discuss employees rights for proper overtime compensation.
570 News – Hamilton Judge Wears Pro-Trump Hat in Court
A Hamilton judge wore a "Make America Great Again" hat while walking into a courtroom before taking it off and placing it…