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Employment Law January 26th, 2021

Cenovus Energy laying off 2,100 employees

By Lior Samfiru

Cenovus Energy is expected to begin laying off thousands of employees today after finalizing a deal to buy Husky Energy, a source…

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COVID January 26th, 2021

Ongoing impact of COVID-19 on employment in B.C.

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP looks at five areas of employment law in British Columbia that continue to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19…

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Employment Law January 25th, 2021

“Smile more” – a costly comment for an employer to make

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer explained why a company's suggestion that an employee "smile more" cost them $20,000.

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Employment Law Show - Radio January 24th, 2021

Employment Law Show 980 CKNW – S5 E3

By Lior Samfiru

Human rights violations, harassment in the workplace, and more on Season 5 Episode 3 of the Employment Law Show on Global News…

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Disability Law Show - Radio January 23rd, 2021

Disability Law Show Global News Radio – S8 E03

By Sivan Tumarkin

Discover your rights and the TRUTH about long-term disability and personal injury on S8 E03 of the Disability Law Show on Global…

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Employment Law January 22nd, 2021

What qualifies as a toxic workplace: Employment lawyer on Global News

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Charles Adler on Global News Radio to discuss the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette and toxic…

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Employment Law Show - TV January 22nd, 2021

Rights of Older Employees during COVID-19 | Employment Law Show TV- S5 E10

By Lior Samfiru

RIGHTS OF OLDER EMPLOYEES DURING COVID-19, an abusive employer, severance pay reduced due to the pandemic, and more on the Employment Law…

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Julie Payette
Employment Law January 21st, 2021

Employment Lawyer on Governor General Julie Payette’s Resignation After Harassment

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru comments on the 'scathing' report that has resulted in the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette, and workplace harassment.

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TC Energy, Keystone XL, pipes, pipeline
Employment Law January 21st, 2021

TC Energy cutting over 1,000 jobs after Keystone XL project stopped

By Lior Samfiru

TC Energy is cutting 1,000 jobs after halting the Keystone XL Pipeline. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized employees impacted by the…

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