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Teresa Kieser, human rights
Employment Law May 24th, 2022

Alberta cardiac surgeon Dr. Teresa Kieser makes human rights complaint

By Karen Tereposky

Alberta's only female cardiac surgeon has filed a human rights complaint after alleged discrimination due to her age and gender.

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construction worker
Employment Law May 24th, 2022

Mental health not factor in layoff of Alberta construction employee

By Karen Tereposky

Evidence of mental health issues was a key factor in an Alberta Human Rights Commission case involving the firing of a construction…

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Alex-Lucifero
Employment Law May 20th, 2022

Ottawa transit driver with disability wins human rights case against employer

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss a city of Ottawa transit driver's human rights case after he…

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COVID May 20th, 2022

Employment lawyer on firing 440 unvaccinated workers in Hamilton

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith spoke to the Hamilton Spectator on the legal consequences of firing unvaccinated city employees in Hamilton.

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Carpenter strike delaying projects for months
Employment Law May 20th, 2022

Ontario construction industry, carpenter strike delaying some projects by months

By Lior Samfiru

The current strike in Ontario is affecting carpenters in the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sectors, and delaying projects by months.

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Business Bankruptcies in Canada surge
Employment Law May 19th, 2022

Bankruptcies in Canadian businesses surge, near pre-pandemic highs

By Lior Samfiru

Canadian business bankruptcies are beginning to mirror pre-pandemic levels. A quick look at rights for employees when a company closes.

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oracle canada, severance pay
Employment Law May 19th, 2022

Oracle Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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advanz pharma, severance pay
Employment Law May 17th, 2022

Advanz Pharma: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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tilray, severance pay
Employment Law May 17th, 2022

Tilray Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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