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Employment Law November 24th, 2023

Decoding Pay Transparency Laws, Gig Worker Wage: Vancouver Employment Lawyer on CKNW

By Dan Balkaran

Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran joined Mike Smyth on 980 CKNW to discuss new legislation surrounding pay transparency in the workplace.

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Employment Law November 24th, 2023

ParaMed: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at ParaMed? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law November 24th, 2023

Moneris: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Moneris? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law November 23rd, 2023

Vancouver Starbucks employee fired months after organizing union

By Karen Tereposky

A Starbucks spokesperson denied allegations that the worker's termination was retaliation for her union organizing.

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Employment Law November 23rd, 2023

PwC Layoffs & Severance Scrutiny: Employment Lawyer talks to The Globe and Mail

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn spoke with the Globe and Mail regarding PwC layoffs and severance pay for former employees.

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An ant stands against a light blue background as it awaits its fate at the hands of a Rentokil employee.
Employment Law November 22nd, 2023

Rentokil: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Rentokil? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2023

OpenGate Capital to acquire Cineplex’s Player One division for $155M: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The private equity firm said it's "ready to bring the full force of our operations team to support the business."…

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Employment Law November 21st, 2023

Doctor’s Social Media Misstep, Suspension: Newstalk 1010 talks with Fiona Martyn

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn joins Jim Richards on Newstalk1010 to discuss employee conduct on social media and terminations.

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Employment Law November 21st, 2023

FGS Global acquires Canadian communications firm Longview: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

FGS said the acquisition "broadens our geographic footprint and enhances our ability to deliver for our clients."…

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