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Employment Law May 9th, 2022

Paying back CERB, 1 in 3 dating coworkers

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Kelly Cutrara on Radio 640 Toronto to discuss workplace relationships and employee rights.

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Uber Driver
Employment Law May 9th, 2022

Uber driver’s racist tirade caught on camera, company falls short in response

By James Parker

Uber's failure to properly address and investigate Toronto driver using racial slurs is an important lesson for all employers.

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Employment Law May 9th, 2022

Employee awarded $450,000 after unwanted birthday party at work

By Melanie Henriques

An unwanted birthday party for an employee results in a costly $450,000 mistake for a Kentucky company.

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Employment Law May 8th, 2022

Travel agency can’t use handbook, pandemic to limit severance: BC court

By Lior Samfiru

A travel agency discovered that a clause in a handbook is no substitute for an employment contract, and you must provide fair…

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COVID May 7th, 2022

Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit: What you need to know

By Lior Samfiru

The Canadian federal government announced on Oct. 21, 2021 that they would implement a new benefits program, called the Canada Worker Lockdown…

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Employment Law May 5th, 2022

SNC-Lavalin: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by SNC-Lavalin? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.

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Alex-Lucifero
COVID May 5th, 2022

Fired for contracting COVID-19 and taking medical leave?

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss an Amazon worker's termination after taking medical leave.

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Employment Law May 5th, 2022

Federally regulated employers can pay severance with tools: Alberta court

By Lior Samfiru

Can an employer provide goods or materials instead of cash as severance when firing someone? An Alberta court weighs in with a…

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Employment Law May 4th, 2022

Servus Credit Union: Severance Packages

By Lluc Cerda

Laid off or lost your job at Servus Credit Union? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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