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Lawyer on Changing BC's Employment Standards Act
The BC government is introducing a new 27-week unpaid, job-protectedleave under the Employment Standards Act for workers who experience a “catastrophic” illness or injury (i.e. those undergoing chemotherapy or recovering from a serious medical event). Dan Balkaran, a Vancouver employment lawyer an…
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Legal experts caution against posting online after Charlie Kirk news
As news of Charlie Kirk's passing went viral, many posted reactions online. Legal experts have since cautioned employees on what they post to social media, as it can lead to repercussions with their employers. Jennifer Corbett, an Ontario employment lawyer and Senior Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin…
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Can I get fired for talking about Charlie Kirk?
In the wake of Charlie Kirk's death, many Canadian's who commented on the figure have since faced repercussions from their employers. The reactions to online commentary have given rise to questions about online conduct, and the possible consequences employees can face. Lluc Cerda, an Alberta empl…
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Returning to work rules depend on an employment contract
City of Ottawa workers have been requested to return to full-time work in the office. For many employees, in both the private and public sectors, remote and hybrid work has been permitted for the past few years. Can employees refuse return-to-office requests? Are exemptions for medical or childcare…
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CBC New's anchor claim he was forced to resign
After submitting a very public resignation to the CBC, journalist Travis Dhanraj's resignation was not accepted by his employer. A spokesperson for the media company stated Dhanraj remains on payroll despite his assertions that the workplace had become abusive. Lior Samfiru, an Ontario employment…
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Key compensation facts for Canadians
As details of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's severance package were revealed, questions about factors that influence severance pay have arisen. What can employees expect in terms of compensation if they are let go? Is there a specific calculation for severance pay? Lior Samfiru, an Ontario…
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Thousands of Hudson's Bay employees set to lose jobs
Hudson's Bay layoffs are looming for thousands of employees. The department store will not have any severance obligations due to declaring bankruptcy, and former staff will be without compensation. Lior Samfiru, an Ontario employment lawyer and Co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined …
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Hudson Bay's Employee's Fight for Rights
Hudson's Bay has filed for creditor protection and begun liquidating all of its stores. While executives and managers have been told they will still receive their bonuses, the rest of the retail department's employees will be exempt from compensation. Do these employees have any options? Lior Samf…
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Hudson's Bay offers bonuses to managers and executives
Layoffs have already begun at Hudson's Bay due to its recent filing for creditor protection. Amidst the news of bankruptcy, however, it has been reported that managers and executives within the company have been offered retention bonuses. This is despite the refusal to pay severance for the majorit…
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Worried about tariff-driven layoffs?
As the U.S government announces more tariffs, manufacturers in Canada have begun to implement layoffs. What can employers and employees do to protect their interests and rights in the ensuing months? Mackenzie Irwin, a Toronto employment lawyer a Senior Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined P…
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