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Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Employee Rights When Over-employed: 980 CKNW Interview

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss the rights of employees who are employed in several full-time…

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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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Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Smoking breaks in Alberta: Rights for employees

By Karen Tereposky

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

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Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Coffee breaks in Alberta: Rights for employees

By Lior Samfiru

Employers in Alberta are not legally obligated to provide non-unionized employees with specific breaks for coffee or other beverages.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Refusing unsafe work in British Columbia: Rights for employees

By Lior Samfiru

Punished or fired for refusing unsafe work in British Columbia? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can help.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2022

B.C. mandates disclosure of refused work: What employees need to know

By Lior Samfiru

New legislation in B.C. requires employers to inform staff taking on refused work why the job was turned down by a previous…

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Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Alberta Health Services: Severance Packages

By Lluc Cerda

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

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Employment Law September 12th, 2022

Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS) Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by GMS Canada? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can…

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