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CBC News – Is It Okay to Tattle on Your Fellow Employees?
Can an employee legally be terminated from their job if a co-worker shares information from social media with their employer? Employment Lawyer…
Maternity Leave True or False | Employment Law Show TV – S2 E5
Maternity leave, severance offer deadlines, and more on S2 E5 of the Employment Law Show - Canada's only TV show about workplace…
Employer Not Allowed To… | Employment Law Show TV – S2 E4
What an employer is not allowed to do, dealing with workplace harassment, and more on S2 E4 of the Employment Law Show…
Severance Pay Rules for Different Jobs | Employment Law Show TV – S2 E3
Severance pay rules for different jobs, what can you do if a new boss changes an agreement you made with an old…
Employment Hour 980 CKNW – S2 E12
Summary Canadian Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals workplace rights in British Columbia, and shatters myths and…
The CBC and Other Companies Want to Test Employees for Pot – 980 CKNW
An employment lawyer explains employee rights where mandatory drug tests in the workplace are concerned, and what employers should be allowed to…
Racist Denny’s Rant Not Likely Termination For Cause
The woman terminated from her job after her racially charged rant went viral, has been rehired. Learn more about an employee's rights…
Why Kelly Pocha’s Racist Tirade Likely Not “For Cause” Termination: CKNW
A video of Kelly Pocha's making racist comments has cost the woman her job. Does her conduct outside the office amount to…
Layoff vs. Termination: What’s the Difference?
Layoffs occur during certain seasons or when work is scarce. The employee expects to return to work at some point. A termination…