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A headshot of Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, to the right of the Employment Law Show logo. He hosts the show on radio stations 980 CKNW in Vancouver, 630 CHED in Edmonton and 770 CHQR in Calgary.
Employment Law Show - Radio June 12th, 2022

Employment Law Show: Alberta & B.C. – S6 E12

By Lior Samfiru

Are construction workers owed severance? Can you be placed on a layoff as a result of the pandemic? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru…

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Employment Law June 12th, 2022

EY Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A headshot of Disability Lawyer Martin Willemse, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, to the right of the Disability Law Show logo, as well as logos for radio stations 980 CKNW in Vancouver, 630 CHED in Edmonton, and 770 CHQR in Calgary.
Disability Law Show - Radio June 11th, 2022

Disability Law Show: Alberta & BC – S1 E15

By Martin Willemse

What does total disability mean? When can you return to work after LTD? Disability lawyer and partner Martin Willemse answers these questions…

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Employment Law June 8th, 2022

Long-service employee has severance reduced by court in B.C

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with Sarah Dobson from Canadian HR Reporter to discuss severance for employees.

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Employment Law June 7th, 2022

Fortis Construction: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Fortis Construction? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Federal election employee voting rights
Employment Law June 7th, 2022

Employee rights on election day: Canadian Federal Election 2025

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about an employee's right to take time off to vote in Canada's federal election, and what employers need to be aware…

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COVID June 7th, 2022

Canada’s Big Five Banks end mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies

By Lior Samfiru

Canada’s Big Five Banks have suspended or fully removed their COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees.

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A headshot of Disability Lawyer James Fireman, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, to the left of the logos for the National Post and Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.
COVID June 6th, 2022

Disability lawyer James Fireman on vaccine injury compensation

By James K. Fireman

James K. Fireman spoke to the National Post regarding the Vaccine Injury Support Program and the claimant's rights to compensation.

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Employment Law June 5th, 2022

Herc Rentals: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Herc Rentals? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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