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Employment Law July 6th, 2022

Sikh security guards dismissed over facial hair, now being reinstated by the City of Toronto

By Lior Samfiru

Over 100 Sikh security guards were dismissed from their jobs as a result of their facial hair. Read more to learn about…

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COVID July 4th, 2022

Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg talks Metrolinx unvaccinated employees

By Stan Fainzilberg

Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg spoke with Toronto Life Magazine regarding Metrolinx employees' wrongful dismissal suits.

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COVID July 3rd, 2022

London hospital workers file $700K in wrongful dismissal suits over vaccine policy

By Lior Samfiru

Two LHSC employees have filed $700K in wrongful dismissal claims after being fired for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Jury awards $1.5M to stroke sufferer after LTD claim denial

By Sivan Tumarkin

Sara Baker was awarded $1.5 million in damages after Blue Cross refused to pay LTD benefits for six years, and spied on…

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Employment Law June 30th, 2022

Employment lawyer on mass layoffs in the tech industry

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucfiero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss mass layoffs in the tech industry and severance for employees.

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COVID June 29th, 2022

Ottawa employment lawyer on recourse for employees placed on a layoff

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke with Nerd Wallet's Shannon Terrell to discuss layoffs and employee options.

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Disability/Personal Injury June 28th, 2022

Disability lawyer Albert Klein on LTD denials and awarding punitive damages

By Albert Klein

Disability lawyer Albert Klein joins Rubina Ahmed-Haq on 640 Toronto to discuss possible insurance company damages paid to claimants.

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Employment Law June 28th, 2022

Do I get severance if I quit?

By Lior Samfiru

A Canadian employment lawyer explains whether or not an employee is entitled to severance pay when they quit their job.

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Disability/Personal Injury June 28th, 2022

Totally Disabled: What does it mean in an LTD claim?

By Sivan Tumarkin

A disability lawyer explains what "totally disabled" means in a long-term disability claim and how to get compensation if your claim is…

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