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Ministry of Labour Blitz Reveals Overtime Pay Problems for Employees – 900 CHML
A common violation by employers is how they handle overtime pay for their employees, or the lack thereof. When is an employee…
640 Toronto – Supreme Court of Canada to Hear Rankin’s Garage Case
A garage shop owner must argue that he is not responsible for injuries suffered by a teenager due to the teen stealing…
Why Are Companies Not Following the Employment Standards Act?
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru talks about the Ministry of Labour's inspection blitz as well as why so many employers are not following…
640 Toronto – European Union Rules on Headscarves in the Workplace
The European Court of Justice has ruled that companies can ban employees from wearing religious and political symbols in the workplace such…
640 Toronto – Rankin’s Garage Case To Be Heard By The Supreme Court of Canada
A garage shop owner feels he should not be held responsible for the injuries a teen suffered when he and a friend…
Fixed-Term Contracts: Pros and Cons
A growing number of employees are being hired to fixed-term contracts as opposed to indefinite-term contracts of employment. Read more to find…
CityNews – UK lawmakers to companies: End sexist high heel dress codes
United Kingdom lawmakers have told employers to stop making women wear high heels as part of any corporate dress code. Read more…
TTC Employees to Undergo Random Drug Testing
David Vaughan, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, explains whether or not the TTC is making a wise choice in regards to random…
Withholding Pay from Employees (Don’t Touch My Wages!)
Withholding pay is not something an employer has a legal right to do. They also can't deduct any monies owed to them…