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Employment Law December 23rd, 2024

Google Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at Google? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law December 20th, 2024

Should I take company documents home after being fired in Alberta?

By Karishma Patel

Tempted to take certain documents with you after being terminated? Learn more about your rights in Alberta.

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Employment Law December 20th, 2024

RBC eliminates 30 executive roles, part of 2024 restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The workforce reduction comes just months after the bank completed its $13.5-billion acquisition of HSBC Canada.

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Employment Law December 19th, 2024

Rexel Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at Rexel? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law December 18th, 2024

Can I be fired in Alberta if I’m late due to weather?

By Karen Tereposky

Lost your job for being late due to the weather? Understand your rights to severance and how our team can help.

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Employment Law December 18th, 2024

Can employers in Alberta force staff to work if it’s too cold?

By Karen Tereposky

Boss forcing you to work in extremely cold conditions? Understand your rights in Alberta and how our team can help.

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Employment Law December 17th, 2024

Toronto school boards using surveillance to curb sick leave abuse

By Lior Samfiru

Education unions said private investigators being used to monitor its members during sick leave is "disturbing."…

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Employment Law December 16th, 2024

Trouble for Trudeau: Chrystia Freeland resigns ahead of fiscal update

By Lior Samfiru

Freeland told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that she's "committed" to running again in the next federal election.

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Employment Law December 16th, 2024

Surveilling employees on sick leave: Lior Samfiru on 640 Toronto

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru joined 640 Toronto's Davelle Morrison to discuss medical leave rights in Ontario and employer surveillance.

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