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Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus is interviewed by Global's Farah Nasser about layoffs at Via Rail, and why they're owed severance pay.
Employment Law February 20th, 2020

Temporary Layoffs, CN Rail Blockades & Employment Law – Global News

By Jon Pinkus

Discover the general rights of employees when they are placed on a Temporary Layoff. Partner Jon Pinkus discussed on Global News.

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temporary layoffs
Employment Law February 19th, 2020

Employment Lawyer on Rail Blockades and Temporary Layoffs – 640 Toronto

By Jon Pinkus

Via Rail and CN Rail have temporarily laid off 1,500 employees due to pipeline blockades. Partner Jon Pinkus on employee rights during…

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CN Rail, Via Rail, Temporary Layoffs
Employment Law February 19th, 2020

CN Rail Layoff, Via Rail Layoffs: Temporary Layoffs Amid Blockades

By Lior Samfiru

Via Rail & CN Rail have issued temporary layoffs to 1,500 employees as pipeline protests block railways. Learn about your rights during…

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Former Cineplex host claims he was paid in Scene points
Employment Law February 18th, 2020

Former Cineplex host claims he was paid in Scene points – 640 Toronto

By Jon Pinkus

Was it legal for Cineplex to compensate their pre-movie host in Scene points? Partner Jon Pinkus explains on Global News Radio.

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coffee breaks
Employment Law February 18th, 2020

Employment lawyer explains coffee breaks in Ontario

By Alex C. Lucifero

Find out what an employee's rights to a coffee break or smoke break are, and what to do if those rights are…

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Pier 1 Imports
Employment Law February 18th, 2020

Pier 1 Imports Closure and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Pier 1 Imports is shutting down all Canadian stores & filing for creditor protection. Discover the negative impact on employee severance packages.

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bringing your child to work
Employment Law February 13th, 2020

Can an employer fire you for bringing your child to work? – 580 CFRA

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero explains the rights of working Ontario parents when teachers are on strike and childcare options are not forthcoming.

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Coronavirus Woman in Mask
COVID February 6th, 2020

Managing Workplace Illness During the Coronavirus Outbreak

By Alex C. Lucifero

How can employees and employers manage the threat of infectious diseases in the workplace amidst the recent coronavirus outbreak?…

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ontario teachers strike, can you take your child to work
Employment Law February 5th, 2020

Ontario teachers strike: Can you take your child to work? – 640 Toronto

By Lior Samfiru

What are an employee's rights when they have no childcare options during a teachers strike? An employment lawyer explains on 640 Toronto.

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