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COVID June 29th, 2022

Ottawa employment lawyer on recourse for employees placed on a layoff

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke with Nerd Wallet's Shannon Terrell to discuss layoffs and employee options.

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Employment Law June 28th, 2022

Do I get severance if I quit?

By Lior Samfiru

A Canadian employment lawyer explains whether or not an employee is entitled to severance pay when they quit their job.

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Employment Law June 27th, 2022

Employee rights if working remotely in Bali: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joins Jas Johal on 980 CKNW to discuss Bali's new nomad visa and its repercussions for remote workers.

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COVID June 27th, 2022

TTC workers file $3M in wrongful dismissal lawsuits over vaccine policy

By Jon Pinkus

Non-unionized Toronto Transit Commission workers have filed $3 million in wrongful dismissal claims over vaccine mandates.

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Employment Law June 27th, 2022

Complaints about mould, mice led to reprisal against worker in Cambridge

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario Superior Court has upheld a decision that found a Cambridge business fired an employee following complaints of black mould,…

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COVID June 27th, 2022

COVID-19 & Employee Rights: Everything You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

An FAQ about your employment rights in Ontario, BC and Alberta during the COVID-19 outbreak & its impact on employees and employers.

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Employment Law June 24th, 2022

Bonanza Ledge Mine closure puts 85 employees on layoff

By Lior Samfiru

Osisko Development is putting 85 employees on temporary layoff after closing the Bonanza Ledge mine in Wells, British Columbia.

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Employment Law June 24th, 2022

WellSpring Employment and Human Rights Discussion

By Karen Tereposky

Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky joins WellSpring to discuss employment and human rights for those diagnosed with cancer and those supporting a loved…

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A hand points a remote at an ambiguous streaming service on slightly obscured TV screen. Netflix Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law June 24th, 2022

Netflix lays off 300 more employees – 3% of workforce

By Lior Samfiru

Netflix is laying off employees again. The streaming service cut 300 jobs on Thursday, representing 3% of its global workforce.

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