Can Foodora car and bike couriers unionize?

How companies like Foodora and Uber act more like employers than merely a middle-man for independent contractors

Is there a big change coming to the Gig Economy and how those involved in it are treated?

Lior explains why people like couriers for Foodora or Uber should still have rights as employees, even though they are able to determine their own schedules

Couriers working for food delivery service Foodora in Toronto are planning to unionize by joining the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Foodora currently classifies couriers as independent contractors, which means they are covered under provincial labour protections, including EI, sick days and severance pay.

Can Foodora couriers legally unionize if they aren't employees? Are Foodora couriers actually employees, and not independent contractors?

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined host Peter Shurman on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss the topic of unionization for Foodora bike and car couriers.

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Couriers working for food delivery service Foodora in Toronto are planning to unionize by joining the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Foodora currently classifies couriers as independent contractors, which means they are covered under provincial labour protections, including EI, sick days and severance pay.
Can Foodora couriers legally unionize if they aren't employees? Are Foodora couriers actually employees, and not independent contractors?
Employment Lawyer <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/team/Lior-Samfiru/">Lior Samfiru</a>, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined host Peter Shurman on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss the topic of unionization for Foodora bike and car couriers.
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A co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior has unmatched experience at various courts and tribunals in Canada, where he has defended countless clients in matters concerning severance pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, human rights, sexual harassment, breach of contract, and much more. He also manages the firm's Toronto employment lawyers, Vancouver employment lawyers, Ottawa employment lawyers, and Calgary employment lawyers.

Lior frequently hosts the Employment Law Show, where he educates both employees and employers on their employment rights, according to Employment Standards in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, and common law throughout Canada. The show airs on the following radio and TV stations:
Global TV
CTV Toronto
CTV Ottawa
Global News Radio 640 Toronto
Global News Radio 980 CKNW in Vancouver
Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa
Global News Radio 900 CHML in Hamilton
Global News Radio 980 CFPL in London

He also created the Severance Pay Calculator to allow employees in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta determine how much severance pay they are owed when they are terminated from their job.

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Discover your workplace rights, and let Employment Lawyer <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru/">Lior Samfiru</a> fight for them.
A co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior has unmatched experience at various courts and tribunals in Canada, where he has defended countless clients in matters concerning <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/severance-pay/">severance pay</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">wrongful dismissal</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/constructive-dismissal/">constructive dismissal</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/harassment-discrimination/">human rights</a>, sexual harassment, breach of contract, and much more. He also manages the firm's <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">Toronto employment lawyers</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">Vancouver employment lawyers</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/ottawa-employment-lawyers/">Ottawa employment lawyers</a>, and <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/calgary-employment-lawyers/">Calgary employment lawyers</a>.
Lior frequently hosts the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>, where he educates both employees and employers on their employment rights, according to Employment Standards in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, and common law throughout Canada. The show airs on the following radio and TV stations:
<ul>
<li>Global TV</li>
<li>CTV Toronto</li>
<li>CTV Ottawa</li>
<li>Global News Radio 640 Toronto</li>
<li>Global News Radio 980 CKNW in Vancouver</li>
<li>Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa</li>
<li>Global News Radio 900 CHML in Hamilton</li>
<li>Global News Radio 980 CFPL in London</li>
</ul>
He also created the <a href="https://www.severancepaycalculator.com/">Severance Pay Calculator</a> to allow employees in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta determine how much severance pay they are owed when they are terminated from their job.
Experiencing a workplace issue? Not sure if you need legal assistance? BEFORE you call an employment lawyer, use the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/pocket-employment-lawyer/">Pocket Employment Lawyer</a>. Answer a few quick questions at PocketEmploymentLawyer.ca and you will learn what your legal options are and how to enforce your rights.

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Whether you are an employee facing a wrongful dismissal or an employer who needs the support of a knowledgeable advocate, have been denied or cut off a long-term disability claim, or have a conflict with an insurance company, the experienced legal team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP provides practical and cost-effective solutions, backed up by years of proven results and countless testimonials. Our offices are located in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver and Calgary, where we serve residents in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is the only employment law firm in Canada with a TV show and live weekday radio program dedicated to answering your questions about your workplace rights.

Advice you need. Compensation You Deserve.
Whether you are an employee facing a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">wrongful dismissal</a> or an employer who needs the support of a knowledgeable advocate, have been <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/long-term-disability-claims/">denied or cut off a long-term disability claim</a>, or have a conflict with an insurance company, the experienced legal team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP provides practical and cost-effective solutions, backed up by years of proven results and countless testimonials. Our offices are located in <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">Toronto</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/ottawa-employment-lawyers/">Ottawa</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stlawyers.ca/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">Vancouver</a> and <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/calgary-employment-lawyers/">Calgary</a>, where we serve residents in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is the only employment law firm in Canada with a TV show and live weekday radio program dedicated to answering your questions about your workplace rights.

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Can Foodora Bike and Car Couriers Unionize?

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses helping co-workers outside of regular work hours, severance after a layoff and rights of employees who work for American companies on the Employment Law Show.

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Alex is an Ontario employment lawyer and Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Canada's largest employee-focused employment law firm. The firm's radio show provides a thorough insight into various workplace rights in Ontario (and Alberta and B.C.), including:
Severance pay
Wrongful dismissal
Workplace harassment
Overtime pay
Constructive dismissal
Duty to accommodate
Independent contractors

Radio Stations

This episode aired on 640 Toronto, and 980 CFPL in London.

Experiencing an Employment Issue?

Before you call a lawyer, use the Pocket Employment Lawyer to calculate your potential severance package and find out if you might have a case.

Call 1-855-821-5900, email Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca or fill out a contact form to get help now from an employment lawyer in Toronto.

Denied Long-Term Disability? We Can Help.

Discover your rights when your Long Term Disability Claim is denied. Find out more here

Employment Lawyer <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru/">Lior Samfiru</a> discusses helping co-workers outside of regular work hours, severance after a layoff and rights of employees who work for American companies on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>.
Learn More
Alex is an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/ontario/">Ontario employment lawyer</a> and Partner at <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/">Samfiru Tumarkin LLP</a>, Canada's largest employee-focused employment law firm. The firm's radio show provides a thorough insight into various workplace rights in Ontario (and Alberta and B.C.), including:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/severance-pay/">Severance pay</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">Wrongful dismissal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/harassment-discrimination/">Workplace harassment</a><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/overtime-pay/ontario/"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/overtime-pay/">Overtime pay</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/constructive-dismissal/">Constructive dismissal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/duty-to-accommodate/">Duty to accommodate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/employee-vs-independent-contractor/">Independent contractors</a></li>
</ul>
Radio Stations
This episode aired on 640 Toronto, and 980 CFPL in London.
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Experiencing an Employment Issue?
Before you call a lawyer, use the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/pocket-employment-lawyer/">Pocket Employment Lawyer</a> to calculate your potential severance package and find out if you might have a case.
Call <a href="tel:1-855-821-5900">1-855-821-5900</a>, email <a href="mailto:Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca">Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca</a> or fill out a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/contact-us/">contact form</a> to get help now from an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">employment lawyer in Toronto</a>.
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Employment Law Show Ontario - S12 E50

Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero discusses severance for an employee on a work permit, misclassifying an employee as a contractor, and setting the record straight regarding terminations, on the Employment Law Show.

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Alex is an Ontario employment lawyer and Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Canada's largest employee-focused employment law firm. The firm's radio show provides thorough insight into various workplace rights in Ontario (and Alberta and B.C.), including:
Severance pay
Wrongful dismissal
Workplace harassment
Overtime pay
Constructive dismissal
Duty to accommodate
Independent contractors

Radio Stations

This episode aired on 640 Toronto, and 980 CFPL in London.

Experiencing an Employment Issue?

Before you call a lawyer, use the Pocket Employment Lawyer to calculate your potential severance package and find out if you might have a case.

Call 1-855-821-5900, email Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca or fill out a contact form to get help now from an employment lawyer in Toronto.

Denied Long-Term Disability? We Can Help.

Discover your rights when your Long Term Disability Claim is denied. Find out more here

Employment Lawyer <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/alex-c-lucifero/">Alex Lucifero</a> discusses severance for an employee on a work permit, misclassifying an employee as a contractor, and setting the record straight regarding terminations, on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>.
Learn More
Alex is an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/ontario/">Ontario employment lawyer</a> and Partner at <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/">Samfiru Tumarkin LLP</a>, Canada's largest employee-focused employment law firm. The firm's radio show provides thorough insight into various workplace rights in Ontario (and Alberta and B.C.), including:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/severance-pay/">Severance pay</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">Wrongful dismissal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/harassment-discrimination/">Workplace harassment</a><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/overtime-pay/ontario/"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/overtime-pay/">Overtime pay</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/constructive-dismissal/">Constructive dismissal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/duty-to-accommodate/">Duty to accommodate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/employee-vs-independent-contractor/">Independent contractors</a></li>
</ul>
Radio Stations
This episode aired on 640 Toronto, and 980 CFPL in London.
<hr>
Experiencing an Employment Issue?
Before you call a lawyer, use the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/pocket-employment-lawyer/">Pocket Employment Lawyer</a> to calculate your potential severance package and find out if you might have a case.
Call <a href="tel:1-855-821-5900">1-855-821-5900</a>, email <a href="mailto:Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca">Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca</a> or fill out a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/contact-us/">contact form</a> to get help now from an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">employment lawyer in Toronto</a>.
Denied Long-Term Disability? We Can Help.
Discover your rights when your Long Term Disability Claim is denied. <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/disability-law/">Find out more here</a>

Employment Law Show Ontario - S12 E49

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses repeated contract extensions, working notice and additional severance, and hiring back a terminated employee on the Employment Law Show.

Learn More

Lior is an Ontario employment lawyer and National Co-Managing Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Canada's largest employee-focused employment law firm. The firm's radio show provides a thorough insight into various workplace rights in Ontario (and Alberta and B.C.), including:
Severance pay
Wrongful dismissal
Workplace harassment
Duty to accommodate
Independent contractors

Radio Stations

This episode aired on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto.

Experiencing an Employment Issue?

Before you call a lawyer, use the Pocket Employment Lawyer to calculate your potential severance package and find out if you might have a case.

Call 1-855-821-5900, email Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca or fill out a contact form to get help now from an employment lawyer in Toronto.

Denied Long-Term Disability? We Can Help.

Discover your rights when your Long Term Disability Claim is denied. Find out more here

Employment Lawyer <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru/">Lior Samfiru</a> discusses repeated contract extensions, working notice and additional severance, and hiring back a terminated employee on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>.
Learn More
Lior is an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/ontario/">Ontario employment lawyer</a> and National Co-Managing Partner at <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/">Samfiru Tumarkin LLP</a>, Canada's largest employee-focused employment law firm. The firm's radio show provides a thorough insight into various workplace rights in Ontario (and Alberta and B.C.), including:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/severance-pay/">Severance pay</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">Wrongful dismissal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/harassment-discrimination/">Workplace harassment</a><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/overtime-pay/ontario/"></a><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/overtime-pay/"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/duty-to-accommodate/">Duty to accommodate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/employee-vs-independent-contractor/">Independent contractors</a></li>
</ul>
Radio Stations
This episode aired on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto.
<hr>
Experiencing an Employment Issue?
Before you call a lawyer, use the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/pocket-employment-lawyer/">Pocket Employment Lawyer</a> to calculate your potential severance package and find out if you might have a case.
Call <a href="tel:1-855-821-5900">1-855-821-5900</a>, email <a href="mailto:Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca">Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca</a> or fill out a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/contact-us/">contact form</a> to get help now from an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">employment lawyer in Toronto</a>.
Denied Long-Term Disability? We Can Help.
Discover your rights when your Long Term Disability Claim is denied. <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/disability-law/">Find out more here</a>

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