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Employment Law January 2nd, 2019

Court rules Uber arbitration clause illegal, “Unconscionable”

By Lior Samfiru

The Ontario Court of Appeal declared that a controversial clause found in Uber’s contracts for its Ontario drivers is “unconscionable” and “unenforceable”.

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Employment Law January 2nd, 2019

Court puts brakes on Uber bid to resolve work issues overseas

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario Uber drivers should not be forced to resolve employment issues through expensive arbitration in the Netherlands, the court of appeal has…

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Employment Law January 2nd, 2019

Proposed class action against Uber can proceed, appeal court rules – Canadian Press

By Lior Samfiru

The Court of Appeal for Ontario says a clause in Uber's services agreement that requires disputes to go through arbitration in the…

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Employment Law January 2nd, 2019

Postmedia – Uber Loses Court Battle Over Arbitration Clause

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario’s top court has ruled that Uber drivers can turn to Canadian courts to try to resolve disputes with the ride-hailing service.

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Employment Law January 2nd, 2019

CBC News: Proposed class action against Uber can proceed

By Lior Samfiru

A proposed class-action lawsuit against Uber filed by one of its drivers will go ahead after Ontario's top court reversed a lower…

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Employment Law Show - Radio January 2nd, 2019

Employment Hour 640 Toronto – S7 E1

By Lior Samfiru

Summary Canadian Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the surrounding GTA,…

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Employment Law December 28th, 2018

Accommodation for Employees with Cannabis, Alcohol and Drug Addiction

By Jon Pinkus

The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is issuing guidelines to help employers meet legal obligations for employees who are addicted to drugs/alcohol.

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Employment Law Show - TV December 20th, 2018

Non-competition Clauses in Canada | Employment Law Show TV – S3 E9

By Lior Samfiru

Non-competition clauses, what to do when your place of employment moves their office location, being put on a temporary layoff, and more…

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Employment Law Show - TV December 20th, 2018

Owed More Severance Than You Realize | Employment Law Show TV – S3 E8

By Lior Samfiru

The reasons why you may be owed more severance than you realize, dealing with an unpaid suspension, being fired after asking for…

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