Employment Law
Barry Sherman’s drug company Apotex bought by SK Capital: Employee rights
Apotex, the Canadian pharmaceutical giant founded by billionaire Barry Sherman, is coming under new management.
Apotex: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Apotex? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Imperial Oil Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained
Laid off or fired by Imperial Oil? Learn about your rights to a full severance package and how our employment lawyers can…
Do I have to repay my maternity leave top-up if I’m let go?
Learn what a mat leave top-up is in Canada, how they work, and what happens to it if you lose your job.
Report: Meta shedding staff amid cost-cutting push in 2022
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly trimming its headcount in a bid to reduce costs by at least…
Do I have to tell my employer I’m working from another province?
If you don't get approval from your employer to work remotely from another province, you could be punished or fired.
Meal breaks in British Columbia: Rights for employees
Employers in B.C. must provide non-unionized workers with a meal break if their shift is at least five hours long.
Smoking breaks in British Columbia: Rights for employees
Employers in B.C. aren't legally obligated to provide non-unionized employees with specific breaks for smoking.
Coffee breaks in British Columbia: Rights for employees
Employers in B.C. are not legally obligated to provide non-unionized employees with specific breaks for coffee or other beverages.