Employment Law
ArcelorMittal Dofasco: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at ArcelorMittal Dofasco? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Are virtual cashiers a smart choice for employers?
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus spoke to HR Reporter's Sarah Dobson on Freshii's decision to hire virtual cashiers from Nicaragua.
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…