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COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act
COVID April 29th, 2021

COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act Receives Royal Ascent

By Lior Samfiru

The COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, 2021 (Bill 284) received Royal Assent from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario on April 29, 2021.

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COVID April 29th, 2021

Mackenzie Irwin on wrongful dismissal of HBC employee

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin speaks with the Canadian Press regarding a wrongful dismissal suit for a HBC employee.

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COVID April 29th, 2021

BC provides three hours of paid time off to get vaccine

By Lior Samfiru

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…

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COVID April 28th, 2021

COVID-19 layoffs can be a constructive dismissal, judge rules

By Lluc Cerda

A recent court case in Ontario confirms that layoffs during COVID-19 can in fact be treated as a constructive dismissal with full…

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COVID April 28th, 2021

B.C. announces new permanent paid sick leave program

By Lior Samfiru

B.C. Premier Jim Horgan has announced that his government will be creating their own paid sick leave program in response to the…

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COVID April 27th, 2021

Right-to-Disconnect Rules for Employees in the Spotlight 

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about newly proposed right-to-disconnect laws, and how this issue affects your workplace rights.

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COVID April 27th, 2021

Vaccines at Work, Employee Rights in 2021: CityNews Interview

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joins CityNews to discuss mandatory vaccines in the workplace.

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COVID April 25th, 2021

Air Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Air Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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COVID April 22nd, 2021

Employment lawyer on Peel and Toronto business closures

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn joins Global News Toronto to discuss Peel and Toronto business closures due to COVID-19.

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