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COVID April 19th, 2022

Unknown vaccination status leads to termination and wrongful dismissal

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Matt Harris on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss termatinations for cause as result of vaccination status.

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Employment Law April 19th, 2022

No right to unvested stock after failure to read employment contract: Court of Appeal

By Chantel Goldsmith

Ontario's Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court decision impacting how stock options apply to a severance package when someone loses…

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COVID April 13th, 2022

Wrongful dismissal for Manitoba man fired for vaccination status

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks to CBC News on a wrongful dismissal suit and terminations as a result of vaccination status.

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Employment Law April 13th, 2022

Manager doesn’t like you? Alberta court says it’s not termination for cause

By Karen Tereposky

An Alberta court decision reveals that an employer can't fire an employee without severance simply due to a personality conflict at work.

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Employment Law April 13th, 2022

Pay cuts not permitted, even in a pandemic: Alberta court

By Karen Tereposky

A decision in Alberta reinforces the fact that a company can't impose a pay cut on an employee, even if it is…

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Employment Law April 13th, 2022

Apple workers quit over return-to-office plans: Their rights in Canada

By Melanie Henriques

Apple has upset some employees with its decision to bring them back to the office. A Canadian employment law expert explains what…

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Severance pay for executives, c-suite severance, executive severance
Employment Law April 12th, 2022

Executive and C-suite severance pay

By Chantel Goldsmith

A senior employment lawyer explains the complexities that comprise severance packages for executives, and how to get maximum compensation upon termination.

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Employment Law April 12th, 2022

Do seasonal workers get severance pay?

By Jennifer Vong

Learn how severance pay is calculated for seasonal workers in Canada, when they are entitled to a package, and how to get…

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COVID April 12th, 2022

Employment lawyer on asking customers to mask at businesses

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus spoke to the Toronto Star regarding masking in the workplace and employee rights.

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