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Social Media and the Workplace
Today's workplace should have a clearly defined social media policy that clearly outlines the expectations for employees and the employer.

Exploring Contract Disputes
Contract disputes can arise from many different elements of a contract. Read the article to learn about steps that can be taken…

Bonuses and Severance Pay
A common question we get asked is whether bonus entitlements (overtime pay, benefits, stock options, car) should be included in a severance…

Choosing the Best Employment Lawyer
Looking for the Best Employment Lawyer? Read this article for a few tips on choosing an employment lawyer that is right for…

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…

Client Win: Distribution Director secures substantial severance after wrongful dismissal
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP secured significant severance for a distribution director after wrongful dismissal. Discover his path to justice.

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,…