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Employment Law May 14th, 2024

Natural disasters in Alberta: What employees need to know

By Lior Samfiru

Being forced to work during a natural disaster or lost your job? Understand your rights in Alberta and how we can help.

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Employment Law May 13th, 2024

Walmart Layoffs: Corporate jobs being cut, Canadians reportedly affected

By Lior Samfiru

The development comes as the retail giant prepares to open a new campus at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Employment Law May 13th, 2024

Employer expectations of employees’ physical fitness: Employment lawyer on 640 Toronto

By Teilen Celentano

Employment lawyer Teilen Celentano on 640 Toronto with John Oakley to discuss employee physical fitness expectations.

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Employment Law May 13th, 2024

Union fighting federal return to office mandate: Vancouver employment lawyer on 980 CKNW

By Stan Fainzilberg

Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg on 980 CKNW discusses an employee's right to continue working remotely amidst the federal government's mandate.

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Employment Law May 10th, 2024

Average hourly wage in Canada rises to $34.95 in April: StatCan

By Lior Samfiru

The agency also found that the total number of hours worked was up 1.2 per cent from last April.

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Employment Law May 9th, 2024

Employee productivity in the workplace: Employment lawyer on CTV News

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer and Partner Alex Lucifero joined CTV News Ottawa to discuss workplace productivity and employee rights.

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Employment Law May 9th, 2024

Microsoft Layoffs: Xbox closing multiple studios, Canadians affected

By Lior Samfiru

The development comes just months after the tech giant eliminated approximately nine per cent of its gaming division.

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Employment Law May 9th, 2024

Microsoft Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Microsoft? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law May 9th, 2024

Maple Leafs fire head coach Sheldon Keefe after another playoff flop

By Lior Samfiru

Leafs GM Brad Treliving said "a new voice is needed to help the team push through to reach our ultimate goal."…

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