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Severance pay envelope on a desk, representing a termination offer and common law severance assessment in Alberta.
Employment Law December 15th, 2025

Bardal Factors in Alberta: How Courts Calculate Severance

By Lior Samfiru

Alberta courts use Bardal factors to assess common law severance. Learn what they are, how judges apply them, and how to estimate…

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Severance pay envelope on a desk, representing a termination offer and common law severance assessment.
Employment Law December 15th, 2025

Bardal Factors Explained: How Courts Calculate Severance in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

The Bardal factors guide how Canadian courts calculate common law severance. Learn what they are, how judges apply them, & how to…

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Disability/Personal Injury December 15th, 2025

“Running Out of Options”: Hopes High for New Gonorrhoea Antibiotic

By Sivan Tumarkin

Denied disability benefits for a sexually transmitted infection? Understand your rights in Canada and how we can help.

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Severance pay envelope representing a termination offer under Alberta common law.
Employment Law December 15th, 2025

Common Law Severance in Alberta: How Much Are You Really Owed?

By Lior Samfiru

Common law severance in Alberta often exceeds ESA minimums. Learn how it’s calculated, what affects your entitlement, and why offers are too…

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Employment Law December 15th, 2025

McKinsey Planning to Slash Thousands of Jobs Amid Consulting Slowdown

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for non-unionized employees in Canada.

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A sheet displaying financial information sits on top of the stock section of a newspaper. McKinsey & Company employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law December 15th, 2025

McKinsey Layoffs in Canada: Employee Rights and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

McKinsey is considering a 10% workforce reduction. Understand your severance rights in Canada and how we can help.

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Severe damage to a coach bus that left Highway 2 north of Edmonton on Dec. 12, 2025. (Photo: Athabasca RCMP)
Car Accidents December 12th, 2025

Teen Hockey Players Hospitalized After Coach Bus Crashes North of Edmonton

By Sivan Tumarkin

Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident, including photos or video, to contact them.

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Employment Law December 12th, 2025

“Very Quiet About Layoffs”: Shopify Slashed Scores of Staff Since 2023

By Lior Samfiru

The bombshell report comes just weeks after the e-commerce giant confirmed it was cutting managerial and operational roles.

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Employment Law December 12th, 2025

Tiree Layoffs and Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Tiree employees in Canada are entitled to full severance pay when they are laid off or lose their job. Find out how…

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