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Employment Law September 5th, 2023

Former City of Nanaimo CFO awarded more than $600K in discrimination case

By Brynna Hambly

The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal found that the employee's suspension and subsequent termination were discriminatory.

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Employment Law September 5th, 2023

Working With Sick Colleagues & COVID Policies: Global News Interview

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus speaks to Global News Toronto on employee health and safety concerns as the province enters cold and flu…

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Employment Law September 5th, 2023

Can employers in Alberta cut a worker’s hours?

By Karen Tereposky

Boss reduced your hours of work? Understand your rights in Alberta and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law September 5th, 2023

Employee Ousted Over OnlyFans: Canadian Justice Interview

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Canadian Justice to discuss the recent termination of an Education Assistant due to their OnlyFans account.

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Employment Law September 4th, 2023

Labour Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what Labour Day is in Ontario, when the statutory holiday occurs, who is eligible for it, and other important employee…

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Numerous stacks of black tires. Fountain Tire employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 4th, 2023

Fountain Tire Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 2nd, 2023

Heddle Shipyards: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 1st, 2023

CRA fires 120 employees, staff ‘inappropriately claimed’ CERB

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes just months after the agency dismissed 20 workers in June for inappropriately claiming the funds.

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A hand is shown carefully installing white tiles on a wall. Olympia Tile employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 1st, 2023

Olympia Tile: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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