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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Sale of business in British Columbia: Rights to severance

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job in B.C. after your employer sold the business? Learn about your rights to severance and how our employment lawyers…

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Meal breaks in Ontario: Rights for employees

By Fiona Martyn

Employers in Ontario must give non-unionized workers a 30-minute break is their shift is at least five hours long.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Alberta Break Times: Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Fired or laid off for taking a break at work in Alberta? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can…

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Meal 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 eating.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Napoleon Layoffs: 80 jobs cut in Ontario as pandemic demand cools

By Lior Samfiru

After hiring dozens of workers to meet pandemic demand, Napoleon is laying off 80 employees at its Barrie locations.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Napoleon: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Bathroom breaks in Alberta: Rights for employees

By Karishma Patel

Employers in Alberta must consider bathroom breaks a normal bodily function and reasonably accommodate their staff.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Bathroom breaks in Ontario: Rights for employees

By James Parker

Employers in Ontario must provide bathroom breaks. Learn more about your workplace rights and how our employment lawyers can help.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Coffee breaks in Ontario: Rights for employees

By Jennifer Vong

Employers in Ontario aren't specifically required to provide staff with breaks for coffee or other beverages.

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