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Employment Law December 2nd, 2022

‘Employer’s breach of contract shouldn’t be subsidized’ by CERB: Lawyer’s Daily

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer offers commentary on a recent BC appeal court decision regarding CERB benefits to The Lawyer's Daily.

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Disability Law Show - TV December 2nd, 2022

3 Key questions about surveillance and LTD | Disability Law Show TV – S5 E13

By Sivan Tumarkin

3 KEY QUESTIONS ABOUT SURVEILLANCE AND LTD on Season 5 Episode 13 of the Disability Law Show with disability lawyer and co-founding…

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Employment Law December 1st, 2022

Appeal Win on CERB Deduction and $25K Severance for B.C. Marketer

By Sandy Chen

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP secured full severance pay for a marketing manager after arguing that CERB shouldn't be deducted from their severance entitlements.

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Employment Law December 1st, 2022

Canopy Growth cutting 55 jobs, restructuring Canadian operations

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The licensed cannabis producer is eliminating dozens of jobs as it appoints a new executive to head its Canadian operations.

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Employment Law December 1st, 2022

DoorDash cutting 1,250 corporate jobs as demand slows

By Lior Samfiru

The food delivery company is laying off hundreds of workers as it grapples with a slowdown in demand and high operating expenses.

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A person conducts food deliveries on their moped. Doordash employees are entitled to full severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law December 1st, 2022

DoorDash: Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at DoorDash? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law November 29th, 2022

Former Vancouver Canucks staffer alleges discrimination, wrongful dismissal

By Lior Samfiru

Rachel Doerrie claims that her gender, mental illness, and physical disability were factors in her termination from the team on Sept. 27.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2022

Employment lawyer on insurance industry layoffs in Canada

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn spoke to Insurance Business Magazine on ongoing layoffs in the insurance industry.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2022

Report: Manulife cutting 50 jobs, outsourcing property operations

By Lior Samfiru

The company said its remaining Canadian property operations teams will move to Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle in March 2023.

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