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Employment Law March 7th, 2022

‘Illegal’: Employment lawyer reacts to firing of 500 GoodLife Fitness trainers

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus calls GoodLife Fitness' alleged decision to define terminations as resignations "illegal", and says severance is owed.

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Employment Law March 6th, 2022

SIR Corp: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 5th, 2022

GoodLife Fitness Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by GoodLife Fitness? Learn about your rights to a full severance package and how our employment lawyers can…

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Employment Law March 4th, 2022

Employment lawyer on Uber’s appeal of courier classification by Ministry of Labour

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero spoke with the Canadian Press regarding Uber's decision to appeal the Ontario Ministry of Labour's classification of couriers…

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A nondescript cup off coffee from a fast food restaurant sits on a table. Tim Hortons employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law March 3rd, 2022

Tim Hortons: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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COVID March 1st, 2022

As restrictions lift, can an employer enforce masking in the workplace?

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with Global News Radio 770 CHQR to discuss the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and employee rights.

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Employment Law February 25th, 2022

Mackenzie Irwin, Canadian Justice, on right to disconnect legislation

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Canadian Justice to discuss the right to disconnect legislation in Ontario and its repercussions for employees.

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COVID February 25th, 2022

Lluc Cerda on fired unvaccinated employees pursuing severance

By Lluc Cerda

Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joins CityNews Edmonton to comment on unvaccinated employee rights to severance pay.

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Employment Law February 25th, 2022

First Quantum Minerals: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at First Quantum Minerals? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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