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Dozens of apps are displayed on a smartphone screen. TikTok employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law July 10th, 2023

TikTok Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 10th, 2023

Shopify Faces Severance Class Action: Employment Lawyer on Canadian Justice

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Canadian Justice to discuss severance packages and employee rights,…

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Employment Law July 10th, 2023

Mother sues Starbucks Canada after firing over cancer symptoms mistaken for COVID-19

By Aaron Levitin

A mother of three alleges that she was wrongfully dismissed by the coffee chain for violating COVID-19 policies and food safety standards.

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Employment Law July 7th, 2023

Emoji Consent on an Employment Contract: 900 CHML Interview

By Jeremy Herman

Employment lawyer Jeremy Herman joins 900 CHML to discuss consenting to employment contracts.

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Employment Law July 6th, 2023

Farmer ordered to pay $82K after responding to contract with thumbs-up emoji

By Lior Samfiru

A Saskatchewan judge ruled that emojis, including the thumbs-up image, can amount to a contractual agreement.

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Employment Law July 6th, 2023

B.C. education assistant fired for OnlyFans: Newstalk 1010 Interview

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke to Jim Richards on Newstalk 1010 regarding the recent termination of B.C. education assistant Kristin MacDonald.

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Employment Law July 6th, 2023

Employment lawyer on CTV News talks changes made to an employee’s job

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss changes made to employees' jobs and constructive dismissal.

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Employment Law July 5th, 2023

Stellantis resuming work on Windsor battery plant, expected to create 2,500 jobs

By Lior Samfiru

The automaker and LG Energy Solution plan to open the EV battery plant, named NextStar Energy, in 2024.

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Employment Law July 5th, 2023

Employment Lawyer Calls BC EA’s Termination Discriminatory: CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer spoke to CBC News on a BC Education Assistant's recent termination due to her OnlyFans account.

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