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Employment Law May 25th, 2021

Do I have to accept a demotion?

By Lior Samfiru

Does an employee have to accept a demotion? No, an employee does not have to accept a demotion (a change to a…

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COVID May 18th, 2021

Employment rights in Canada during COVID-19 your employer doesn’t want you to know!

By Lior Samfiru

Most employees don’t know that they still are entitled to severance despite the impact of COVID-19 on businesses. But nobody can afford…

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COVID May 18th, 2021

Employment lawyer on workplace resignations during COVID-19

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins 630 CHED to discuss employee rights and workplace resignations.

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Employment Law May 14th, 2021

Can my employer fire me by text or email?

By Lior Samfiru

Employers have a vested interest in remaining professional and fair when it comes to letting people go. Companies that want to remain…

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Employment Law May 14th, 2021

Employment lawyer on Greyhound closure and severance pay

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn joins Kelly Cutrara on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss Greyhound's closure and severance pay.

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COVID May 13th, 2021

Greyhound Canada and Severance Pay

By Alex C. Lucifero

Greyhound Canada cutting all routes, shutting down operations Greyhound Canada is permanently putting the brakes on all bus routes across the country.

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Employment Law May 12th, 2021

Starline Windows: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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COVID May 7th, 2021

COVID-19: Rights for Working Parents in Alberta during Restrictions

By Lior Samfiru

On Tuesday May 4, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced that the province will enact new restrictions to help prevent the spread…

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COVID May 5th, 2021

Alberta announces new restrictions, no in-school learning for students

By Lior Samfiru

On Tuesday May 4, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced that the province will be introducing a new set of restrictions to halt…

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