Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses employee absenteeism due to health concerns, being placed on a performance improvement plan, and negotiating a new employment contract on the Employment Law Show.

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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?

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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.

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Employment Lawyer <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru/">Lior Samfiru</a> discusses employee absenteeism due to health concerns, being placed on a performance improvement plan, and negotiating a new employment contract on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>.
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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>

The Employment Law Show is Ontario's ONLY radio resource on employment law. Experienced Toronto employment lawyers and employment lawyers in Ottawa take calls from listeners and answers questions about workplace rights for both employees and employers.

Whether you are experiencing an issue involving severance pay, changes to terms of employment, wrongful dismissal, human rights violations, performance reviews, maternity leave, or a temporary layoff, the Employment Law show can lay out the facts about your situation and what your legal options are.

Do you have a question about your rights? Email Samfiru Tumarkin LLP at Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca, call 1-855-821-5900 or visit our website to learn more about what we do and how we can help you.

Listen to employment lawyers Lior Samfiru, Alex Lucifero, Jon Pinkus, Stan Fainzilberg, Chris Justice and Mackenzie Irwin on the following stations:
640 Toronto: Mondays - Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. ET
Newstalk 1010 (Toronto): Sundays at 1:00 p.m. ET
Newstalk 580 CFRA (Ottawa): Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. ET and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. ET
900 CHML (Hamilton): Sundays at 12:00 p.m. ET
980 CFPL (London): Mondays - Thursdays @ 6:30 p.m. ET

The <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a> is Ontario's ONLY radio resource on employment law. Experienced <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers">Toronto employment lawyers</a> and <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/ottawa-employment-lawyers/">employment lawyers in Ottawa</a> take calls from listeners and answers questions about workplace rights for both <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/">employees</a> and <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employers/">employers</a>.
Whether you are experiencing an issue involving <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/severance-pay/">severance pay</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/constructive-dismissal/">changes to terms of employment</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">wrongful dismissal</a>, <a href="https://www.stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/harassment-discrimination/">human rights violations</a>, <a href="https://www.stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/performance-management-discipline/">performance reviews</a>, <a href="https://www.stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/maternity-leave/">maternity leave</a>, or a <a href="https://www.stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/temporary-layoffs/">temporary layoff</a>, the Employment Law show can lay out the facts about your situation and what your legal options are.
Do you have a question about your rights? Email Samfiru Tumarkin LLP at <a href="mailto:Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca">Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca</a>, call 1-855-821-5900 or <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers">visit our website</a> to learn more about what we do and how we can help you.
Listen to employment lawyers <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru/">Lior Samfiru</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/alex-c-lucifero/">Alex Lucifero</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/jon-pinkus/">Jon Pinkus</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/stan-fainzilberg/">Stan Fainzilberg</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/christopher-justice/">Chris Justice</a> and <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/mackenzie-irwin/">Mackenzie Irwin</a> on the following stations:
<ul>
<li>640 Toronto: Mondays - Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. ET</li>
<li>Newstalk 1010 (Toronto): Sundays at 1:00 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Newstalk 580 CFRA (Ottawa): Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. ET and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. ET</li>
<li>900 CHML (Hamilton): Sundays at 12:00 p.m. ET</li>
<li>980 CFPL (London): Mondays - Thursdays @ 6:30 p.m. ET<a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/"></a></li>
</ul>

Employment Law Show - Ontario

Discover your workplace rights, and let Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru 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 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.

Experiencing a workplace issue? Not sure if you need legal assistance? BEFORE you call an employment lawyer, use the Pocket Employment Lawyer. Answer a few quick questions at PocketEmploymentLawyer.ca and you will learn what your legal options are and how to enforce your rights.

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.

Lior Samfiru - Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

Advice you need. Compensation You Deserve.

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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Employment Law Show Ontario - S12 E39

Employer's own policies

Legislation's impact on workplace

Requirements from employee

The Ontario government has proposed dismissing the need for sick notes. This decision aims to cut down on family physicians' paperwork. Under the new legislation, employers can still require other evidence from employees to prove they are ill when using sick days. What impact, if any, will this legislation have on the workplace?

Lior Samfiru, an employment lawyer and National co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with Patricia Boal on Newstalk 580 CFRA to answer this question and more.

Are you 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 from an employment lawyer.

Denied Long-Term Disability? We Can Help.

Discover your rights when your long-term disability claim is denied. Find out more here.

The Ontario government has proposed dismissing the need for sick notes. This decision aims to cut down on family physicians' paperwork. Under the new legislation, employers can still require other evidence from employees to prove they are ill when using sick days. What impact, if any, will this legislation have on the workplace?
<a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru/">Lior Samfiru</a>, an employment lawyer and National co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with Patricia Boal on Newstalk 580 CFRA to answer this question and more.
<hr>
Are you 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 1-855-821-5900, 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 from an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/">employment lawyer</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>.

Sick note changes a step in the right direction

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses when you need to call an employment lawyer, rights when returning to work from medical leave, and a reason for termination 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 when you need to call an employment lawyer, rights when returning to work from medical leave, and a reason for termination 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.
<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 E55

Google's right to terminate

Just cause for termination

Reasons for terminations for cause

Protections for employees in B.C.

Advice for employees

Google recently let many employees go due to their participation in protests regarding supplying the Israeli government with technology. Can employers penalize employees for partaking in activities outside of the workplace? What rights, if any, do employees have to pursue compensation despite termination?

Dan Balkaran, an employment lawyer and Senior Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP  joined John Oakley on 640 Toronto to answer these questions and discuss employee rights.

Are you 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 from an employment lawyer.

Denied Long-Term Disability? We Can Help.

Discover your rights when your long-term disability claim is denied. Find out more here.

Google recently let many employees go due to their participation in protests regarding supplying the Israeli government with technology. Can employers penalize employees for partaking in activities outside of the workplace? What rights, if any, do employees have to pursue compensation despite termination?
<a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/dan-balkaran/">Dan Balkaran</a>, an employment lawyer and Senior Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP  joined John Oakley on 640 Toronto to answer these questions and discuss employee rights.
<hr>
Are you 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 1-855-821-5900, 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 from an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/">employment lawyer</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 E39

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