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COVID July 22nd, 2020

Who will benefit from an extension to the CEWS Program?

By Jon Pinkus

The federal government of Canada is proposing an expansion to the CEWS program. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins the Mike Farwell show…

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hotel-room
COVID July 22nd, 2020

Permanent to Part Time Employment Status – Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru discusses the decision by Pan Pacific Hotel to change the status of their permanent staff to casual workers…

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Employment Law July 20th, 2020

Yellow Pages: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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PwC Canada, PwC Canada Layoffs and Severance Pay
Employment Law July 20th, 2020

PwC laying off 5% of staff before bonus payouts

By Lior Samfiru

The layoffs follow a request by PwC management that employees reduce their work hours and pay to avoid being laid off.

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COVID July 6th, 2020

Are reasons for termination changing due to COVID-19?

By Lior Samfiru

The termination of a mother in California for failure to keep her children quiet during work calls has ignited questions about workplace…

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COVID July 2nd, 2020

Fired over noisy kids during remote work call | Employment Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru comments about the rights of a California mother of two who was fired because her kids weren't quiet during…

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Marriott International, hotel
Employment Law June 30th, 2020

Marriott Layoffs: 480 employees lose job amid Ontario call centre closure

By Lior Samfiru

Marriott International has announced the closure of its call centre in St. Thomas, Ontario, resulting in the elimination of hundreds of jobs.

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Marriott International, hotel
COVID June 30th, 2020

Marriott: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Marriott? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Home Office Laptop, Notepad, and Coffee
COVID June 29th, 2020

What Employees on a Temporary Layoff in BC Should Know: CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

What are the rules of a temporary layoff and what should an employee on layoff do if they have gone past the…

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