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The U.K Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers are to be considered employees and not independent contractors. This decision could have a significant impact on the company globally and indicate how Uber will function in the future. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Global News Radio's Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss the ruling and ongoing class-action lawsuit agai...

The U.K Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Uber drivers being considered employees rather than contract workers. Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin comments on the ruling and its possible impact on the class-action lawsuit launched against Uber in Ontario. Experiencing an Employment Issue? Before you call a lawyer, use the Pocket Employment Lawyer to find out if you m...

On Friday, Jan. 29 2021, Hudson's Bay Company announced that it was terminating the employment of over 600 employees across Canada amid ongoing store closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lior Samfiru , an employment lawyer in Toronto and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP , joined Kelly Cutrara on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to talk about the dozens of HBC employees who have contacted his firm, t...

After the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette, Canadians are questioning how allegations of harassment are dealt with at the workplace. Does the position of an employee factor into disciplinary measures? Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins the Roy Green Show on Corus to answer these questions and more. Experiencing an Employment Issue? Before you call...

As restrictions regarding COVID-19 continue, some Canadians have not been following health and safety policies and have been terminated as a result. What qualifies as a termination for cause during the pandemic? Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Mike Stafford on 640 Toronto Global News Radio's the Morning Show to answer these questions and more. Experiencing an Employmen...

As news of health executives breaking COVID-19 health and safety regulations leads to termination, questions on severance payouts and termination for-cause have arisen. Toronto employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins the Roy Green Show on 900 CHML to answers questions on termination and severance entitlements. Experiencing an Employment Issue? Before you call a law...

With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the province, many Canadians are asking whether or not paid sick days will be mandated. Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP speaks with Matt Galloway on CBC's The Current on paid sick days and employees rights. Experiencing an Employment Issue? Before you call a lawyer, use the Pocket Employment Lawyer to find out if you might have...

As stay at home orders are announced by the Ontario provincial government, many Canadians are questioning which workers are considered essential and whether or not they will have any increased benefits. Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Jeff McArthur on 640 Toronto to discuss these Experiencing an Employment Issue? Before you call a lawyer, use the Pocket Employm...

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Mike Stafford on 640 Toronto to discuss a media company's memo to employees threatening termination over voicing personal opinions. What rights do the employees have? Is this considered censorship? 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 Se...

Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Mike Stafford on 640 to discuss the possibility of COVID-19 related layoffs being extended to July 2021. 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 severance pay you may be owed upon te...

Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Mike Smyth on CKNW to discuss the confusion over CERB overpayments. Will Canadians have to pay the CRA? Will there be repercussions for citizens who cannot pay back the overpayments? 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 Sever...

Toronto employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Bill Caroll at 580 CFRA to discuss vaccinations in the workplace. Will employees be terminated if they refuse to get a vaccination? What will employers be able to mandate? 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 Severanc...

Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Chelsea and Shaye on 630 CHED to discuss the ongoing pandemic and the possible changes to employees' rights due to the second wave of COVID-19.  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 h...

Toronto employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins the Kelly Cutrara show to discuss the recent termination of the Vancouver Canucks national anthem singer. Can your personal beliefs influence your employment? 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 Calcula...

Employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined the Roy Green show on 640 Toronto to discuss the ongoing regulations and laws for employees and employers during COVID-19. Are laws changing? Will vaccines be mandated by employers? 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 Sever...

After a woman in Edmonton was terminated for violating her company dress code, she filed a human rights complaint. This case led many to ask questions concerning workplace attire and employee rights. Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Kelly Cutrara to answer these questions and more. Points of Discussion: Is there any room for interpretation in a work dress code?...

Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP discussed the new contract Uber is forcing their drivers to sign. What could this mean for the Class Action Lawsuit? Lior joins the Kelly Cutrara show on 640 Toronto to discuss the repercussions and what's next for the class action. Points of Discussion: The supreme court of Canada ruled against Uber’s appeal to have arbitration...

Toronto employment lawyer and partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Kelly Cutrara on Global News to discuss how the pandemic has changed the possibility of early retirement for Canadians as well as other employee rights questins as a result of COVID-19. Points of Discussion: If you are laid off during the pandemic are you entitled to the same amount of severance you would be normally?...

Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Peter Shurman on Global News Radio to discuss maternity benefits as COVID-19 continues. Points of Discussion: What can expectant mothers do if they don’t meet the required hours to qualify for maternity benefits? Is the woman who wrote the grievance letter correct that the government must step in? Is this situation largely...

As COVID-19 continues, more companies continue to adapt to stay afloat. Vancouver hotel, Pan Pacific has proposed to change the status of their permanent staff to on call casual employees. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Jill Bennett on CKNW to discuss Pan Pacific Hotel worker's rights. Points of Discussion: Can companies change the terms of their staff’s employment? Is there a way to d...

Toronto Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP discusses the evolving rights of employees amidst the pandemic with Roy Green on Global News Radio. Points of Discussion: Has employment law during the pandemic adjusted accordingly the last few months? Will an employer have to take into consideration the changing school model in September? How will CERB payments change in September fo...

As news of a mother in California being dismissed from her job for a failure to keep her kids quiet went viral, Canadians began to question what would happen in similar circumstances at home. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins the host of the John Oakley show to discuss what can be deemed grounds for dismissal post-COVID-19. What are the employers' and employees’ rights in this situation?...

With Ontario school boards contemplating a mix of in-person and remote learning for students this fall amid a COVID-19 pandemic, working parents across the province are left wondering and worrying about their options and obligations. Lior Samfiru , a Toronto employment lawyer and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP , joined host Jeff McArthur on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to explain the r...

A mother in California was fired from her job for a failure to keep her children quiet while conducting meetings from home. Was this a cause for dismissal? Employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Lior Samfiru discusses the ramifications of this lawsuit with Roy Green on Global News Radio and what Canadians in a similar situation should expect from their employers. Is there anything that could be...

A decision made by Canada's Supreme Court ensures a historic win for employees working as independent contractors. In an interview with Global News Radio host Kelly Cutrara, partner Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP details the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in a $400-million class-action lawsuit  against Uber.  00:25 Background information on the Class Action Lawsuit between Uber...