Laurie Bates is challenging her employer, a subsidiary of Magna International, at the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal after she says her pay was docked because of washroom breaks she needs for her disability.

Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus joined Global News Radio 640 Toronto's Tasha Kheiriddin to discuss the steps employers must take to accommodate employees, and how successful Bates' challenge will be.

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Laurie Bates is challenging her employer, a subsidiary of Magna International, at the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal after she says her pay was docked because of washroom breaks she needs for her disability.
Employment Lawyer <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/jon-pinkus">Jon Pinkus</a> joined Global News Radio 640 Toronto's Tasha Kheiriddin to discuss the steps employers must take to <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-for-employees/duty-to-accommodate/">accommodate employees</a>, and how successful Bates' challenge will be.
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Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has produced results for countless employees and employers in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. From negotiating proper severance packages to the defence of clients' human rights, reviewing employment contracts and assisting with long-term disability claims, Canada's most positively reviewed employment law firm has helped tens of thousands of clients get the advice they need, and the compensation they deserve.

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Discussions about employment law matters in Canada and around the world by employment lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Hundreds of interviews through various radio, television, print and digital media outlets.
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has produced results for countless employees and employers in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. From negotiating proper severance packages to the defence of clients' human rights, reviewing employment contracts and assisting with long-term disability claims, Canada's most positively reviewed employment law firm has helped tens of thousands of clients get the advice they need, and the compensation they deserve.
Contact: <a href="mailto:Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca">Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca</a>
Call: 1-855-821-5900
Visit: <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/">https://stlawyers.ca/</a>

Employment Law Interviews - Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

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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640 Toronto - Human Rights Hearing For Woman Docked Pay for Washroom Breaks

Announcement by federal government

Behind other countries regarding personal time

Trickle down effect to other employees

Concerns expressed by employees

Distinction between work and regular life

Policies put in place by employers

Social media inclusions

The federal government recently announced legislation pertaining to an employee's right to disconnect. While many provinces have already implemented disconnect legislation, the federal government's announcement has led to questions regarding employee rights. Will this legislation impact employment laws?

Halley Auger, an Alberta employment lawyer and Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP  joined 770 CHQR with Sarah Crosbie to discuss the legislation and 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.

The federal government recently announced legislation pertaining to an employee's right to disconnect. While many provinces have already implemented disconnect legislation, the federal government's announcement has led to questions regarding employee rights. Will this legislation impact employment laws?
<a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/halley-auger/">Halley Auger</a>, an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/alberta/">Alberta employment lawyer</a> and Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP  joined 770 CHQR with Sarah Crosbie to discuss the legislation and employee rights.
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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>.

Federally regulated employees' right to disconnect

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>.
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 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.
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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>.
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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