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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Coffee breaks in Ontario: Rights for employees

By Jennifer Vong

Employers in Ontario aren't specifically required to provide staff with breaks for coffee or other beverages.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Smoking breaks in Ontario: Rights for employees

By Fiona Martyn

Employers in Ontario aren't legally obligated to provide non-unionized employees with specific breaks for smoking.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Employment lawyer, Canadian Press, comments on CUPW Uber complaint

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer commented on a complaint filed with the Ontario Labour Relations Board regarding Uber with the Canadian Press.

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Employment Law September 15th, 2022

Employee rights when pressured to resign or fired “quietly”

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa with Matt Skube to discuss the concept of 'quiet firing' and pressuring employees to…

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COVID September 15th, 2022

Mountain Equipment Company: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Mountain Equipment Company? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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Employment Law September 14th, 2022

Do I have to look for a new job after getting fired?

By Karen Tereposky

Your search for new work in a similar position or field could impact your severance pay entitlements.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Employed in several full-time jobs and the possible consequences

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer joins Kelly Cutrara on 640 Toronto to discuss employee rights if working multiple jobs and the potential legal consequences.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Federal holiday for Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral: Sept. 19

By Lior Samfiru

Many workers across Canada aren't getting Sept. 19 off to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Learn more about your rights…

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A white, neatly made bed rests on a light orange floor, against an equally orange background. Sleep Country Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Sleep Country Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Sleep Country Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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