Employment Law
RBC to hike pay 3% for lower paid employees to keep talent
RBC is increasing wages for some employees to help combat inflation and keep talent - but are they legally required to give…
Labour shortage leads to retaining unvaccinated employees
Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg comments on Aurora Cannabis' ongoing labour shortage dilemma and their desire to retain unvaccinated employees.
Calgary mayor’s chief of staff receives $104K severance after months on job
The former chief of staff for the mayor of Calgary was paid $104K in severance after just months on the job. An…
Paying back CERB, 1 in 3 dating coworkers
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Kelly Cutrara on Radio 640 Toronto to discuss workplace relationships and employee rights.
Uber driver’s racist tirade caught on camera, company falls short in response
Uber's failure to properly address and investigate Toronto driver using racial slurs is an important lesson for all employers.
Employee awarded $450,000 after unwanted birthday party at work
An unwanted birthday party for an employee results in a costly $450,000 mistake for a Kentucky company.
Travel agency can’t use handbook, pandemic to limit severance: BC court
A travel agency discovered that a clause in a handbook is no substitute for an employment contract, and you must provide fair…
Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit: What you need to know
The Canadian federal government announced on Oct. 21, 2021 that they would implement a new benefits program, called the Canada Worker Lockdown…
SNC-Lavalin: Severance Packages
Laid off or fired by SNC-Lavalin? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.