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COVID December 1st, 2022

Employment lawyer on implementing paid sick day programs

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer joined Rubina Ahmed-Haq on 640 Toronto to discuss employers implementing paid sick day programs.

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Employment Law December 1st, 2022

DoorDash cutting 1,250 corporate jobs as demand slows

By Lior Samfiru

The food delivery company is laying off hundreds of workers as it grapples with a slowdown in demand and high operating expenses.

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A person conducts food deliveries on their moped. Doordash employees are entitled to full severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law December 1st, 2022

DoorDash: Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 28th, 2022

Employment lawyer on insurance industry layoffs in Canada

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn spoke to Insurance Business Magazine on ongoing layoffs in the insurance industry.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2022

Report: Manulife cutting 50 jobs, outsourcing property operations

By Lior Samfiru

The company said its remaining Canadian property operations teams will move to Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle in March 2023.

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A medical professional examines something through a microscope. Switch Health employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law November 25th, 2022

Switch Health: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 24th, 2022

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on CTV News talks Twitter ultimatum

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss Elon Musk's recent ultimatum to Twitter employees.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2022

Do I have to return to work after being laid off by my employer?

By Stephen LeMesurier

Asked to return to work after being laid off? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can help.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2022

Ontario to ban sexual misconduct NDAs for post-secondary staff

By Lluc Cerda

Bill 26 ensures that colleges, universities, and victims of sexual abuse aren't prevented from sharing their experiences by a confidential out-of-court settlement.

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