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A medical professional examines something through a microscope. Switch Health employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law November 25th, 2022

Switch Health: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 25th, 2022

Can I be fired after returning from sick leave in Alberta?

By Karen Tereposky

Non-unionized employees in Alberta can't be fired because they took sick leave. Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can…

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Employment Law November 24th, 2022

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on CTV News talks Twitter ultimatum

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss Elon Musk's recent ultimatum to Twitter employees.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2022

Do I have to return to work after being laid off by my employer?

By Stephen LeMesurier

Asked to return to work after being laid off? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can help.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2022

Ontario to ban sexual misconduct NDAs for post-secondary staff

By Lluc Cerda

Bill 26 ensures that colleges, universities, and victims of sexual abuse aren't prevented from sharing their experiences by a confidential out-of-court settlement.

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Employment Law November 21st, 2022

Elon Musk to Twitter staff: Be ‘extremely hardcore’ or quit

By Stephen LeMesurier

Twitter's new owner told employees that they can either commit to a "hardcore" work environment, or resign and receive three months of…

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Employment Law November 18th, 2022

Ontario employment lawyer on Elon Musk Twitter ultimatum

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Kelly Cutrara on 640 Toronto to discuss Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum to employees.

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Employment Law November 18th, 2022

Does Surrey’s sick day incentive program discriminate against employees?

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joins Mike Smyth on 980 CKNW to discuss the city of Surrey's incentive program.

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Employment Law November 18th, 2022

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru on Allstate layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru comments on the recent Allstate layoffs in Ontario to Insurance Business Magazine.

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