Employment Law Minute: Cannabis in the workplace, one year after legalization
Advice for employers on maintaining a drug- and alcohol-free workplace – and insights into the rights of medical cannabis users.
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Managing employee performance and discipline
Managing employee productivity and conduct can be a difficult task for any employer. If you have concerns about your employee’s performance, this guide for disciplinary
Employment Law Minute: Delivering and responding to workplace discipline
Employee discipline can start with a verbal or written warning and escalate to a suspension or even termination. But it’s vital that employers have a
The truth about temporary layoffs
I was recently approached by a concerned employer with an interesting question. His business was facing a slowdown, however, new orders were anticipated by the
Employment Law Minute: How severance pay is really calculated
Practical takeaways for both employees and employers who are dealing with changes to their terms of employment.
Employment Law Minute: The truth about temporary layoffs
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero, a partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, explains the options for employers and the rights of employees surrounding temporary layoffs.
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Workplace relationships: Impact on employment
Employee or independent contractor: What’s in a name?
Canadian businesses increasingly use a mix of employees and independent contractors to satisfy their staffing and operational needs. As the dynamics between businesses and workers
Marijuana Legalization – How Should Employers Prepare?
The soon-to-be legalization of the recreational use of Marijuana will bring a seismic change in the Canadian social and legal landscape and become one of
Seven biggest employment law issues of 2018
At Samfiru Tumarkin LLP we receive countless questions every day regarding the rules and regulations governing various businesses across Ontario, and the rights of both
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