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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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gms canada, severance pay
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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barrick gold, severance pay
Employment Law September 11th, 2022

Barrick Gold: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A magnifying glass, toy car and American money sit on top of a stack of papers titled 'Insurance Policy'. Insurance Bureau of Canada employees are entitled to severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 9th, 2022

Insurance Bureau of Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by the Insurance Bureau of Canada? Learn about your rights to a full severance package and how our…

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gta-cannabis-stores-cancelling-retail-licenses-report-finds
Employment Law September 7th, 2022

More GTA cannabis stores are cancelling retail licenses, AGCO report finds

By Lior Samfiru

New data finds that cannabis retailers in Ontario are cancelling their retail licenses, which could result in store closures and significant layoffs.

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Employment Law September 7th, 2022

London autoparts maker Brose cutting 300 workers as production slows

By Lior Samfiru

Grappling with lower production volumes, Brose North America will lay off 300 workers at its London, Ontario facility by the end of…

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