Employment Law

• Kelowna contractor ordered to pay $90k in unpaid wages to temporary foreign workers

  The workers said they did not complain “for fear of jeopardizing their immigration status.”

  Dec 28, 2020
  
• Coronavirus: Canadian employers using thermal cameras, location-tracking smartphone apps against COVID-19

  Some companies are even requiring their employees to download a smartphone app.

  May 10, 2020
  
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• Hudson’s Bay accused of shorting employees’ severance pay amid coronavirus pandemic

  'HBC is seeking to avoid paying fair severance packages that are legally owed to these individuals during these difficult times,' said Toronto lawyer Lior Samfiru.

  Consumer

  Apr 26, 2020
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• Employees shut down popular Toronto poutine shop citing ‘unsafe working conditions’

  Poutini’s House of Poutine in downtown Toronto abruptly shut down Friday night after employees locked the door and posted a note saying they had left because of "unsafe working conditions."

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2017
• Inside Canada’s flexible work economy. Who’s the real winner here?

  Flexible work arrangements are rising, but is it really a win-win situation?

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2017
• CBC names Toronto lawyer to lead Jian Ghomeshi investigation

  The CBC has tapped Toronto lawyer Janice Rubin to lead the investigation into allegations Jian Ghomeshi sexually assaulted other employees at the public broadcaster.

  Nov 4, 2014
• Overtime pay: Debunking the myths

  Who gets overtime pay and who doesn't? It's not as simple as you think.

  Blogs

  Apr 14, 2014
• Interns and working for free

  Young people who are considering internships as a way to get work experience need to protect themselves by being aware of their legal rights. This is what the law says.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2014