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COVID May 4th, 2021

Can my employer make changes to my work during the pandemic?

By Lluc Cerda

The pandemic has caused many changes for both employers and employees. Despite the fact that COVID-19 has altered all of our lives,…

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COVID May 3rd, 2021

Judge rules employees can pursue severance if laid off due to COVID-19

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Devon Peacock on 980 CFPL to discuss layoffs during COVID-19.

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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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Coutinho v. Ocular Health Centre
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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