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Employment Law June 25th, 2024

Ontario Science Centre Layoffs: More than 50 food service workers lose jobs

By Lior Samfiru

OPSEU has announced that over 50 Ontario Science Centre food service workers will be laid off in the near future.

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Employment Law Show - TV June 25th, 2024

Common myths about severance packages | Employment Law Show TV – S8 E16

By Lior Samfiru

COMMON MYTHS ABOUT SEVERANCE PACKAGES, accommodations at work, complaints about harassment ignored and more on Season 8 Episode 16 of the Employment…

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Employment Law June 25th, 2024

CDK cyberattack hits Canadian car dealerships: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Software company CDK Global experienced consecutive cyberattacks, impacting auto dealerships, buyers, and employees across Canada.

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Car Accidents June 24th, 2024

Essa Road Crash: 26-year-old sustains serious head injury in Barrie collision

By Sivan Tumarkin

Early Monday morning on Essa Road in Barrie, a single vehicle left the road and overturned in a heavily wooded area.

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Employment Law June 24th, 2024

Can your boss take your phone away?: Employment lawyer on 640 Toronto

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP was on 640 Toronto with Kelly Cutrara to discuss an employer's ability to confiscate their…

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Employment Law June 24th, 2024

Ontario court upholds 24 month award for wrongful dismissal: Employment lawyer comments with HR Reporter

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith spoke with Canadian HR Reporter to discuss a recent Ontario court decision regarding a wrongful dismissal and damages.

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Employment Law June 21st, 2024

Nesto acquires mortgage-lending giant CMLS Group: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

CMLS and its subsidiary, Intellifi, will continue to operate as separate brands under the combined company.

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Employment Law June 21st, 2024

ServiceOntario employee arrested in $9.5M auto-theft bust, 100 cars found: Toronto Police

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A look at whether a ServiceOntario employee's alleged role in a $9.5M auto-theft ring meets the definition of a termination for cause.

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Employment Law June 21st, 2024

Ontario Science Centre closing immediately over structural concerns: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The Ontario Science Centre is closing today due to dangers posed by the weakened roof, impacting 250 employees.

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