Employment Law

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

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Can your employer legally fire you for cause for giving the finger to President Donald Trump or, say, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau?

Alex Lucifero, managing partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Ottawa office, joined Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss the impact of rude gestures and social media on employment.

Listen to the Ottawa Employment Lawyer discuss the topic below.

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Alex Lucifero, employment lawyer ottawa, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Alex C. Lucifero

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Alex C. Lucifero is a partner and member of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's Labour and Employment Law Group and Long-term Disability Group in Ontario.

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