Lior Samfiru

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  Published on: 5/10/2009    Last Visited: 5/10/2009  

  "It is very rare that employers offer what they think is their best offer in their first severance offer," said Lior Samfiru, an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin.
  
  "It is almost expected that employees will try to negotiate a better package, and if employees don't do that, they often leave on the table some significant entitlements."
  
  Samfiru sees several people a day who want him to look over their severance packages. At least 75 per cent of the packages he reviews are inadequate, he said.
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  My package expires tomorrow,'" said Samfiru.

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  Published on: 9/2/2008    Last Visited: 2/12/2009  

  Lior Samfiru is a partner with the law firm of Samfiru Tumarkin. Lior is an experienced labour & employment lawyer, who represents and advises individuals with respect to all workplace matters. Lior has offices in downtown Toronto, Mississauga and North York.
  
  Lior assists his clients during periods of employment transition and ensures that his clients agree to fair terms at the beginning of the employment relationship and receive fair compensation if employment comes to an end.
  
  Lior has acted for a large number of HAPPEN members. His services include:
  
  Severance package review and negotiation Employment contracts review and drafting Wrongful dismissal litigation Representation with respect to human rights and workplace harassment matters
  
  Exclusively for HAPPEN members, Lior offers a free initial consultation, as well as 15% of regular legal fees. Lior ensures that legal fees are reasonable and that his clients are kept informed at each step.

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  Published on: 9/6/2008    Last Visited: 9/6/2008  

  Samfiru Tumarkin is a law firm founded by Lior Samfiru and Sivan Tumarkin, both experienced and knowledgeable advocates.

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  Published on: 7/28/2009    Last Visited: 7/28/2009  

  "Often, the mistakes I see don't come out of any form of malice," says employment lawyer Lior Samfiru at Samfiru Tumarkin, Barristers & Solicitors in Toronto.

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  Published on: 3/24/2007    Last Visited: 3/24/2007  

  Lior Samfiru

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  Published on: 3/24/2007    Last Visited: 3/24/2007  

  As an experienced litigator and H.R. practitioner, Lior Samfiru is a recent and welcome addition to the Labour & Employment group of our firm.
  
  Lior's experience with a ‘management-side' labour and employment law firm, as well as two stints with the Ministry of Labour, have enabled him to gain a thorough understanding of the varied employment issues faced by organizations in Ontario.His experience includes serving public sector clients, health care providers, and various manufacturing and construction operations.He regularly attends grievance arbitration hearings and trials.In particular, his work focuses on such areas as employee discipline and discharge, collective agreement interpretation, sale of business claims and issues arising under privacy legislation and the Employment Standards Act 2000.
  
  Lior has appeared before all levels of Ontario courts on various labour and employment matters.He has represented both employers and employees in wrongful dismissal claims and advised employers on a wide range of labour and employment matters.In particular, his legal practice requires him to consult on such issues as employee discipline and discharge, collective agreement interpretation and compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000.He has also had the opportunity to represent clients in proceedings before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.He regularly advises employers on the drafting of employment contracts and with regard to compliance with workplace safety, employment standards and privacy legislation.

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  www.thestar.com/business/article/668235 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/18/2009    Last Visited: 7/18/2009  

  Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru addresses two popular misconceptions:
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  "What I see is that individuals call themselves independent contractors thinking that they are, but in fact, based on these factors, they are employees," Samfiru said.

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  Published on: 7/25/2009    Last Visited: 11/4/2009  

  Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru of Toronto-based Samfiru Tumarkin has observed a wave of immigrants coming through his door, particularly in recent months, seeking advice on terminations.
  
  He said he believes employers lay off newcomers because they're less likely to demand workplace entitlements, such as severance pay.
  
  "No question I'm seeing more immigrants," he said.

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  Published on: 9/6/2008    Last Visited: 9/6/2008  

  Lior Samfiru
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  LIOR SAMFIRUlior@stlawyers.caLior is an experienced litigator and labour and employment lawyer.He acts as an advisor to management on all workplace issues.His clients are comprised of large and mid-sized private companies, public companies and Canadian subsidiaries of major foreign corporations.Lior is often viewed by his clients as an integral part of their management team due to his ability to provide timely and effective legal guidance with respect to workplace challenges.Lior also represents and advises individuals in all workplace disputes including wrongful and constructive dismissals and severance package reviews.Lior has written and lectured extensively on a variety of H.R. issues.He is regularly involved in training H.R. practitioners with regard to compliance with employment legislation and effective management of the workforce.Lior is also regular columnist for various widespread publications where he writes about a variety of human resource issues.

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  Published on: 9/2/2008    Last Visited: 10/7/2009  

  Lior Samfiru
  
  Accounting Services
  
  Business start up /Consulting Advisor

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