Employment Law

Constellation Software Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained
Laid off or fired by Constellation Software? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can…

Aurora Cannabis closing outdoor grow site in B.C.
Aurora Cannabis is closing an outdoor grow site in B.C. A Vancouver employment lawyer explains employee rights in this situation.

Would menstrual leave work for employees in Canada?
Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn joins Scott Radley on 900 CHML to discuss Spain's decision to introduce menstrual leave and the possibility of…

TRIAL WIN: Ontario court overturns ruling on COVID-19 IDEL layoff
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP won a case before the Ontario Court of Appeal centred around an employer's ability to put a worker on…

Aurora Cannabis closes Sky production facility in Edmonton
Aurora Cannabis announced the closure of its Sky facility in Edmonton, Alberta after reporting over $1 billion in loses in its recent…

Chapman’s Ice Cream clarifies vaccination policy and $1 pay raise
Chapman's Ice Cream clarifies their COVID-19 vaccination policy, and reveals whether unvaccinated workers received a pay raise.

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…