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…

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…

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 …

Digital platform employees and their rights

As more income-generating opportunities are created online, questions have arisen regarding employee rights. What can Canadian employees who use social media as a source of income do to protect their rights? Are digital platforms beholden to Canadian employment laws? Lior Samfiru, an Ontario emplo…

Fired for posting on social media

As reports of employees losing their jobs due to posting online about sensitive subject matter arise, many are questioning what they can and cannot do outside of he workplace. Can employers penalize employees for opinions posted on personal social media accounts? How can employees protect their own…

Employees' right to post personal opinions on social media

Due to sensitive news stories circulating from the Middle East, many employees have considered whether or not to post their opinions on social media. There have been reports of employees losing their job as a result of posting about sensitive subjects. What can employers and employees do to protect…

Employment lawyer on back to office mandates

As the summer comes to an end, many employers have requested employees return to the office. While hybrid arrangements are in place in some businesses, employees have questioned whether or not they can me made to return full-time. Are employees entitled to remain working from home? What options do …

Shopify faces class action lawsuit after a breach of contract

The e-commerce company Shopify is facing a class action lawsuit after it reneged on multiple severance offers to its former staff. The suit filed by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP aims to provide recently terminated employees with what they were initially promised. Lior Samfiru, an employment lawyer and na…

Class action lawsuit filed against Shopify

Shopify is facing a $130 million class action lawsuit after illegally slashing severance packages for former employees. The suit alleges Shopify reneged on what was initially offered to many employees in its recent mass layoff. Lior Samfiru, an employment lawyer and national co-founding Partner at…

Employment lawyer on Shopify class action lawsuit

Many employees who were recently terminated by Shopify were initially offered an adequate severance package. After accepting the severance offer, they were informed they were actually entitled to far less. Can employers renege on severance? What will this class action accomplish for terminated Shop…