Lior Samfiru - Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

Global Affairs Canada is requiring remote employees to work at its offices in the Ottawa-Gatineau region — regardless if they've been "fully remote" for several years.  Lior Samfiru , an Ontario employment lawyer and co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, discussed the federal agency's relocation mandate with 580 CFRA's Kristy Cameron. Experiencing an Employment Issue? Use our fre...

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 lawyer and Co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined John Oakley on 640 Toronto to di...

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 employment lawyer and Co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined Bill Carroll on 580 CFRA t...

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 640 Toronto with Greg Brady to discuss employee options.  Are you experiencing an Employmen...

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 employment lawyer and Co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined Newstalk 580CFRA with Bill Carro...

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 rights? Lior Samfiru , an Ontario employment lawyer and National co-managing Partner at Samfiru Tuma...

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 their rights and abide by company policy? Lior Samfiru , an Ontario employment lawyer and National c...

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 employers have? Lior Samfiru , an Ontario employment lawyer , and National co-managing Partner at Sam...

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 national co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Rob Snow on CityNews Ottawa to discuss the...

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 Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Rick Zamperin on 900CHML to discuss the suit in detail. Experiencing a...

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 Shopify employees? Lior Samfiru , an employment lawyer and national co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumark...

As public health restrictions lift across the country and more citizens are vaccinated, questions regarding privacy and a return to the office have arisen. What will employers be able to mandate or ask about in the workplace regarding vaccines?   Employment lawyer and Co-founding Partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Montreal Now to discuss vaccinations and an employee's rig...

As workplaces continue to adapt as a result of the pandemic, some companies have questioned what will promote better mental health in the workplace. A recent study from Iceland suggests that a four-day workweek might be possible to promote employee satisfaction. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru , co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Global News Radio 630 CHED to discuss the possibility...

As COVID-19 vaccine distribution increases across the country, questions regarding the future of the workplace have also grown in number. What will an employer be able to mandate in the workplace? Can employees refuse to be vaccinated?  Employment lawyer and Co-founding Partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Bill Caroll on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and employe...

With vaccination distribution increasing across the country, what will employers be able to demand from their employees? Employment lawyer and Co-founding Partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Devon Peacock on Global News Radio's 980 CFPL to discuss employee rights and COVID-19 vaccinations. Experiencing an Employment Issue? Before you call a lawyer, use the Pocket Employment Lawyer t...

Ontario's re-opening plan for businesses across the country will mean more questions for employees and employers across the country. What health and safety measures will the workplace have to implement? Will there be other changes to the workplace? Employment lawyer and Co-founding Partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Roy Green on the Corus Radio Network to discuss re-opening in Onta...

A boom in workplace resignations across the country has many employers worried and confused. What is leading to the rise in resignations? Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Global News Radio's 630 CHED to discuss the possible reasons behind why so many Canadians have opted to end their employment. Experiencing an Employment Issue? Before you call a lawyer, use the Pocket...

Employment lawyer and Partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Newstalk 580 CFRA's Leslie Roberts to discuss working parents rights. What are they entitled to? What are employers obligated to accommodate? Experiencing an Employment Issue? Before you call a lawyer, use the Pocket Employment Lawyer to find out if you might have a case. Use The Severance Pay Calculator to find out how much...

An employee at Hudon's Bay Company who had worked with the retailer for over two decades is filing a wrongful dismissal suit after her hours of work and benefits were taken away. What are employee rights if an employer decides to make drastic changes? Employment lawyer and Partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Roy Green on Global News Radio's 900 CHML to discuss pursuing severance and...

Many employers have temporarily laid-off employees as a result of the pandemic. Despite this, a recent decision by a Superior Court judge has affirmed that employees who have been laid off can treat the layoff as a termination. Employment lawyer and co-founding Partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Devon Peacock on Global News Radio's 980 CFPL to discuss this ruling. Experiencing an E...

While many employers during the pandemic have allowed for employees to work remotely, questions have arisen regarding the post-pandemic return to normalcy. Will employees be obligated to return to the workplace? What rights will employees have to continue to work from home? Lior Samfiru, employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins CBC Radio's Cross Country Checkup to answer these questions and...

With more vaccinations available across Canada, many employers and employees are wondering what this will mean for their employment rights. Will the government step in and mandate vaccinations? Will employers be able to enforce vaccinations in the workplace? Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Global News Radio's Mike Smythe on 980 CKNW to answer these question...

Uber has proposed a new program to employers that hire gig-workers that they claim will help Uber drivers have benefit funds while still maintaining flexibility. Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP , who has launched a class-action against Uber in Ontario, spoke with Jeff Mcarthur on Global News Radio's 640 Toronto to discuss the proposal. Experiencing an Employment...

Vaccines are becoming more readily available across the province of Ontario and both employers and employees are questioning what this will mean for the workplace. What will employers be allowed to mandate? Will employees' rights be affected by new workplace safety mandates? Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Leslie Roberts on 580 CFRA to discuss the ongoing c...

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Devon Peacock on Global News Radio's 980 CFPL to discuss the recent U.K Supreme Court decision regarding Uber. Will this decision impact Uber globally? What can Uber drivers expect in the future in terms of their rights? Experiencing an Employment Issue? Before you call a lawyer, use the Pocket Employment Lawyer to find out if you might...