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Employment Law April 12th, 2022

Do seasonal workers get severance pay?

By Jennifer Vong

Learn how severance pay is calculated for seasonal workers in Canada, when they are entitled to a package, and how to get…

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Employment Law April 10th, 2022

Lost your job due a natural disaster? Here is what you should know

By Lior Samfiru

Answers to some of the most important questions about what to do if you lose your job or are exposed to risk…

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Employment Law April 7th, 2022

Starting a new job? Here’s how an employment contract could limit your rights

By Lior Samfiru

With recent jobless numbers dropping dramatically, and economists now declaring that the COVID recession is over, many individuals will be starting new…

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Employment Law April 5th, 2022

Will Smith Oscar slap: How to respond to workplace assault

By Jeremy Herman

An employment lawyer explains how to respond to workplace harassment following Will Smith's incident with Chris Rock at the Oscars.

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Employment Law April 5th, 2022

Working notice invalid if you work past the notice period: Courts

By Lior Samfiru

A recent case in Alberta confirms that working notice doesn't count if the employee continues working for the employer past the end…

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Employment Law April 5th, 2022

Spin Master: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law April 5th, 2022

Lilly Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law April 4th, 2022

Severance Pay for Truck Drivers

By Lluc Cerda

Many truck drivers think they can’t get severance pay as independent contractors. But they could be wrong about the nature of their…

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COVID April 1st, 2022

Rights for Employees to Continue Working Rmotely after COVID: CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joined CBC Radio On the Coast to discuss employee rights in returning to the office post-pandemic and working…

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