Employment Law
Pier 1 Imports Closure and Severance Pay
Pier 1 Imports is shutting down all Canadian stores & filing for creditor protection. Discover the negative impact on employee severance packages.
Managing Workplace Illness During the Coronavirus Outbreak
How can employees and employers manage the threat of infectious diseases in the workplace amidst the recent coronavirus outbreak?…
Uber, Lyft Approved in BC as Legal Challenges Loom – The Star Vancouver
Uber & Lyft now have approval to operate in B.C. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru told The Star Vancouver that their stay may…
Severance Pay When a Business Closes
Carlton Cards & Papyrus stores are closing in Canada. Partner Alex Lucifero on CTV News explains severance pay when a business closes.
Carlton Cards, Papyrus Stores Closing – Severance Rights
All Carlton Cards and Papyrus locations are closing in Canada. Find out what your rights to severance pay are in this situation,…
Employee fired after angry tweet about BBQ sauce holiday gift
A B.C. man was fired after tweeting about BBQ sauce he received as a Christmas gift from his employer.
Do I Have to Find a Replacement if I Call in Sick?
When an employee calls in sick, the employer can ask them to contact co-workers in an attempt to find a replacement to…
Ikilikyan v. The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd. – TRIAL WIN
Mr. Ikilikyan had worked as a labourer for a local bakery for approximately 12 years. During his employment, he regularly worked overtime…
Free Speech in the Workplace: You Can Be Fired
Learn about the boundaries of free speech in the workplace and employee rights following recent events in Canada that have highlighted the…