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An empty bottle of coke lies on the pavement as the sun sets behind it. Coca-Cola employees are entitled to severance packages.
COVID September 1st, 2020

Coca-Cola: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Coca-Cola (Coke)? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Canada Emergency Student Benefit, CESB
COVID September 1st, 2020

Canada Emergency Student Benefit: Your Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Canada has announced the Canada Emergency Student Benefit to assist students impacted by coronavirus. Find out if you qualify and the amount…

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press release, media
COVID August 31st, 2020

Uber trying to force drivers to forfeit rights with new contract

By Lior Samfiru

Uber is attempting to force its drivers to give up their right to participate in a $400-million class action lawsuit through a…

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travel insurance claim denials, travel insurance claim compensation, travel insurance claim
COVID August 27th, 2020

Travel Insurance Claim Denials and Compensation

By Sivan Tumarkin

Was your Travel Insurance Claim Denied because you were offered credits or vouchers? Learn how to get the compensation you are owed.

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office-meeting-room
COVID August 27th, 2020

Office workers forced to take vacation days or return to work

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joined Ottawa at Work to discuss the complaints of Hydro One employees and returning to work.

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waiting-in-airport
COVID August 27th, 2020

COVID-19: Fireman on refunding cancelled school trips

By James K. Fireman

Insurance lawyer James Fireman joined Global News to discuss the ongoing complaints from parents who have not been reimbursed by travel insurance…

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child-at-home
COVID August 25th, 2020

COVID-19: The Consequences of home-schooling

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins 980CFPL to discuss potential consequences parents will face if they choose not to send their children to…

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woman-working-from-home
COVID August 25th, 2020

Employers expect women to dress to impress while working from home

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins HR Reporter to discuss a recent survey illuminating the different expectations for women while working from home.

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Globe and Mail
COVID August 25th, 2020

I want to home-school my child in September, will my employer accommodate me? – Globe and Mail

By Lior Samfiru

The Globe and mail asked employment lawyer Lior Samfiru what accommodations employers would have to make for parents who choose to home-school…

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