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Duty to Mitigate: Refusing Recommended Medical Treatment
Learn about what a ‘duty to mitigate’ is and what the defendant's responsibilities are when a plantiff refuses recommend medical treatment.
Client Win: Tennis court worker overcomes misconduct allegations stemming from locker dispute
A dedicated tennis court worker challenged her termination after she was fired for misconduct, and without severance - and achieved justice.
The Long Term Pain of “Paying Under the Table”
Paying someone "under the table" is illegal. When it is proposed, the participants are not aware of, or simply not thinking about,…
Former Nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer Had History of Drug Violations
Elizabeth Wettlaufer had a history of drug-related violations including allowing an unqualified staff member to administer insulin.
Navigating the Ministry of Labour Claim Process: a How-to Guide for Employees
There are certain, rare circumstances in which filing a claim with the Ministry of Labour maybe the best course of action for…
Client Win: 74-Year-Old Construction Supervisor Secures Justice After Abrupt Dismissal
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP wins 20 months’ severance for a 74-year-old construction supervisor let go after 31 years of service. Learn more.
Recording conversations at work (Canada): What you need to know
Non-unionized employees in Canada can record their own conversations at work without informing others.
570 News – Family of Man Brain Damaged After Choking on Popcorn Can Picket Theatre
The family of a young man who almost died eating popcorn at a movie, will be free to protest in front of…
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.