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Employment Law July 7th, 2022

Employer found liable to pay employee severance after shutting down one business to open another

By Karen Tereposky

Read more to discover why this Alberta employer was liable for paying its employee severance after closing the business.

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Employment Law July 2nd, 2022

Recruiter awarded $50k, lost wages after sexual harassment by HR manager

By Lior Samfiru

An employee is awarded $50,000 in general damages and 11 weeks of lost wages after filing a complaint for sexual harassment and…

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Employment Law June 30th, 2022

IBM announces innovation centre, jobs in Calgary

By Lluc Cerda

IBM will open a Client Innovation Centre for Western Canada in Calgary. Learn about employment contracts and severance packages.

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COVID June 29th, 2022

Ottawa employment lawyer on recourse for employees placed on a layoff

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke with Nerd Wallet's Shannon Terrell to discuss layoffs and employee options.

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Employment Law June 28th, 2022

Do I get severance if I quit?

By Lior Samfiru

A Canadian employment lawyer explains whether or not an employee is entitled to severance pay when they quit their job.

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COVID June 27th, 2022

COVID-19 & Employee Rights: Everything You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

An FAQ about your employment rights in Ontario, BC and Alberta during the COVID-19 outbreak & its impact on employees and employers.

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Employment Law June 24th, 2022

WellSpring Employment and Human Rights Discussion

By Karen Tereposky

Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky joins WellSpring to discuss employment and human rights for those diagnosed with cancer and those supporting a loved…

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A hand points a remote at an ambiguous streaming service on slightly obscured TV screen. Netflix Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law June 24th, 2022

Netflix lays off 300 more employees – 3% of workforce

By Lior Samfiru

Netflix is laying off employees again. The streaming service cut 300 jobs on Thursday, representing 3% of its global workforce.

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Employment Law June 24th, 2022

Novartis: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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