Is Texting at Work Grounds for Termination? – 980 CKNW
Can texting habits in a workplace be cause for termination? In a recent ruling it was determined that a dental office staff member fired for texting during a meeting did not qualify as a termination for cause.
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined Global News Radio host Jill Bennett to discuss a recent termination for cause as a result of texting during a staff meeting.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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