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Canada royal milk, refuse unsafe work
Employment Law March 30th, 2021

Canada Royal Milk: Employment Lawyer on Harassment, Workplace Safety

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero explains an employee's right to refuse unsafe work following a CBC report about Canada Royal Milk in Kingston,…

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Employment Law March 29th, 2021

Amazon drivers forced to sign consent form

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins John Oakley on Global News Radio's 640 Toronto to discuss the new consent form for Amazon drivers.

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COVID March 29th, 2021

Employment lawyer on COVID-19 vaccinations for LTC employees

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero speaks with CBC News and CBC Radio to discuss vaccinations for long-term care employees.

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Employment Law March 29th, 2021

Keeping track of your job searches after termination

By Lluc Cerda

Documenting your job hunt can help you maximize your severance entitlements if you are fired without cause or laid off.

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COVID March 26th, 2021

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on vaccination for LTC workers

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News to discuss the possibility of mandatory vaccines for LTC workers.

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COVID-19, severance package, Yee v. Hudson's Bay Company
COVID March 26th, 2021

Court confirms impact of COVID-19 on severance packages

By Chris Justice

Employment Lawyer Chris Justice explains how a recent court case has confirmed that severance packages may be more generous due to COVID-19.

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COVID March 25th, 2021

Will employees in Ontario be given paid time off to be vaccinated

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Leslie Roberts on 580 CFRA to discuss paid time off for employees to be vaccinated.

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Kaminsky v. Janston Financial Group
Employment Law March 25th, 2021

Employers can’t plead performance concerns if employee is fired without cause

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment Lawyer Mackenzie Irwin explains why employers can't flip between a termination with and without cause after an employee files a severance…

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Employment Law March 23rd, 2021

Vernon’s petition to prevent re-hiring of firefighter goes up in flames

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer explains why the City of Vernon lost its bid to terminate a firefighter who was caught having sex in a…

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