Do NOT seek legal advice from the Ontario Ministry of Labour before talking to an Employment Lawyer! Employment Lawyer David Vaughan deals with too many individuals who make this costly mistake.

*NOTE: If you have recenly lodged a severance complaint with the Ministry of Labour, David has time-sensitive advice for you!*

Employment Issues?

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?

Discover your rights when your long-term disability claim is denied. Find out more hereor use the Pocket Disability Lawyer to find out how we can help.

Do NOT seek legal advice from the Ontario Ministry of Labour before talking to an Employment Lawyer! Employment Lawyer David Vaughan deals with too many individuals who make this costly mistake.
*NOTE: If you have recenly lodged a severance complaint with the Ministry of Labour, David has time-sensitive advice for you!*
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Employment Issues?
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?
Discover your rights when your long-term disability claim is denied. <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/disability-law/">Find out more here</a> or use the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/pocket-disability-lawyer/">Pocket Disability Lawyer</a> to find out how we can help.

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Headquartered in Toronto and operating offices in Vancouver and Ottawa, our lawyers have appeared before all levels of courts and administrative tribunals.

Answers to Common Employment Law Questions

Employment Law Show (Clips)

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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Ministry of Labour: Come To Us BEFORE Going To Them

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses a manager demoted without a reduction in pay, what you're getting wrong about severance, and a temporary layoff considered a reprisal 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.

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 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 a manager demoted without a reduction in pay, what you're getting wrong about severance, and a temporary layoff considered a reprisal on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>.
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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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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 <a href="tel:1-855-821-5900">1-855-821-5900</a>, email <a href="mailto:Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca">Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca</a>&nbsp;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 - S14 E16

Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus discusses being let go 'for cause' after a performance improvement plan, severance pay if fired for cause, and pay and hours dramatically cut on the Employment Law Show.

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Jon 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.

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 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/jon-pinkus/">Jon Pinkus</a> discusses being let go 'for cause' after a performance improvement plan, severance pay if fired for cause, and pay and hours dramatically cut on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>.
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Jon 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>
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 <a href="tel:1-855-821-5900">1-855-821-5900</a>, email <a href="mailto:Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca">Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca</a>&nbsp;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 - S14 E15

Employment Lawyer Mackenzie Irwin discusses what constitutes a constructive dismissal, an unjustified termination 'for cause', and demoted after returning from disability leave on the Employment Law Show.

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Mackenzie is an Ontario employment lawyer and Senior Associate 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
Duty to accommodate
Independent contractors

Radio Stations

This episode aired on 640 Toronto, 580 CFRA in Ottawa, and 900 CHML in Hamilton.

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 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/mackenzie-a-irwin/">Mackenzie Irwin </a>discusses what constitutes a constructive dismissal, an unjustified termination 'for cause', and demoted after returning from disability leave on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show.</a>
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Mackenzie is an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/ontario/">Ontario employment lawyer</a> and Senior Associate 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><a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/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, 580 CFRA in Ottawa, and 900 CHML in Hamilton.
<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 <a href="tel:1-855-821-5900">1-855-821-5900</a>, email <a href="mailto:Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca">Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca</a>&nbsp;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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