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Common Misconceptions About Severance Pay
This article helps clear-up some of the most common misunderstandings that terminated employees have about their entitlements and severance pay.
Non-Unionized Federal Workers Protected from Arbitrary Dismissal
Learn why non-unionized federal workers are protected from arbitrary dismissals & why federally regulated employers need a reason for dismissing staff.
Calgary Father Wants Tim Hortons to Cool Their Tea After Son’s Injury
A father is asking Tim Hortons to turn down the heat after his young son was seriously burned by very hot tea…
TRIAL WIN: Carpenter v. Brains II Canada Inc.
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to announce that Toronto employment lawyer and firm partner David Vaughan successfully represented his client, Ms. Carpenter,…
7 Biggest Mistakes Employers Make
If you're an employer (and even an employee), you should definitely read about the 7 biggest mistakes that employers make and how…
Long-term Disability: 5 Common Myths
Here are 5 myths that clients believe to be true when they come to us in regards to their long-term disability claim…
Re-Hired & Fired By A Previous Employer? Get What You’re Owed!
We often get asked if you are re-hired by your former employer and then decide to terminate your employment, how much severance…
Profanity in the Workplace and Termination
An employment lawyer's reveiw of an employee's rights if they are terminated for cause after using profanity in the workplace.
Insurance Coverage Denied: When a Stroke Isn’t a Stroke
Insurance policies contain exclusions and limitations that people should be aware of! People are SHOCKED when they are denied but they should…