Class action lawsuit filed against Shopify

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 Tumarkin LLP spoke to Bill Carroll on Newstalk 580 CFRA to answer these questions and more.

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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 co-managing Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Scott Radley on 900 CHML to answer this question and more.

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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 Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Kelly Cutrara on 640 Toronto to answer these questions and more.

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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 suit in detail.

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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 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 termination.

Call 1-855-821-5900, email Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca or fill out a contact form to get help now from an employment lawyer in Toronto.

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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 Tumarkin LLP spoke to Bill Carroll on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss the suit in detail.

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 termination.

Call 1-855-821-5900, email Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca or fill out a contact form to get help now from an employment lawyer in Toronto.

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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 right to privacy.

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 termination.

Call 1-855-821-5900, email Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca or fill out a contact form to get help now from an employment lawyer Toronto.

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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 of a shorter workweek and employee rights.

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 termination.

Call 1-855-821-5900, email Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca or fill out a contact form to get help now from an employment lawyer Toronto.

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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 employee rights.

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 termination.

Call 1-855-821-5900, email Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca or fill out a contact form to get help now from an employment lawyer Toronto.

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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 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 termination.

Call 1-855-821-5900, email Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca or fill out a contact form to get help now from an employment lawyer Toronto.

Denied Long Term Disability? We Can Help.

Discover your rights when your Long Term Disability Claim is denied. Find out more here

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