COVID
Judge rules employees can pursue severance if laid off due to COVID-19
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Devon Peacock on 980 CFPL to discuss layoffs during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act Receives Royal Ascent
The COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, 2021 (Bill 284) received Royal Assent from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario on April 29, 2021.
Mackenzie Irwin on wrongful dismissal of HBC employee
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin speaks with the Canadian Press regarding a wrongful dismissal suit for a HBC employee.
BC provides three hours of paid time off to get vaccine
Can I get paid time off to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Full-time and part-time employees in BC are now eligible to get…
COVID-19 layoffs can be a constructive dismissal, judge rules
A recent court case in Ontario confirms that layoffs during COVID-19 can in fact be treated as a constructive dismissal with full…
B.C. announces new permanent paid sick leave program
B.C. Premier Jim Horgan has announced that his government will be creating their own paid sick leave program in response to the…
Right-to-Disconnect Rules for Employees in the Spotlight
Learn about newly proposed right-to-disconnect laws, and how this issue affects your workplace rights.
Vaccines at Work, Employee Rights in 2021: CityNews Interview
A Vancouver employment lawyer joins CityNews to discuss mandatory vaccines in the workplace.
Air Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Air Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…