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A pregnant woman taking EI maternity and parental benefits in British Columbia.
Employment Law March 15th, 2024

EI Maternity and Parental Benefits B.C.: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out how EI benefits for maternity and parental leave work in B.C., how much you can get, and how to apply…

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A pregnant woman taking EI maternity and parental benefits in Alberta.
Employment Law March 15th, 2024

EI Maternity and Parental Benefits Alberta: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out how EI benefits for maternity and parental leave work in Alberta, how much you can get, and how to apply…

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A photo of a worker with their hands over their face at their desk. (Photo: shironosov / iStock)
Employment Law March 15th, 2024

Can employers in Alberta fire workers for taking stress leave?

By Karen Tereposky

Boss fired you for taking stress leave? Understand your rights in Alberta and how our experienced team can help.

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A pregnant woman taking EI maternity and parental benefits in Ontario.
Employment Law March 15th, 2024

EI Maternity and Parental Benefits Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out how EI benefits for maternity and parental leave work in Ontario, how much you can get, and how to apply…

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A restaurant, perhaps part of a franchise in Alberta.
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Franchise workers in Alberta: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

What are a franchise worker's rights in Alberta? Get insight into their employment relationship, who controls their pay, and how severance pay…

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Alex-Lucifero
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Gig workers’ rights and employee entitlements: Employment lawyer with CTV News

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joined CTV News Ottawa to discuss the rights of gig workers and employee classification.

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A father reading to his child during paternity leave in British Columbia.
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Paternity Leave in British Columbia: Essential Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out how long paternity leave in British Columbia lasts, who is eligible, and what your rights are while you're away from…

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A photo of a person examining a camera in front of a projector. (Photo: Jakob Owens / Unsplash)
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Scholastic buying 9 Story Media Group for $186M: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Scholastic expects the deal to close in the first quarter of its 2025 fiscal year, which begins on June 1, 2024.

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A father reading to his child during paternity leave in Alberta.
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Paternity Leave in Alberta: Essential Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out how long paternity leave in Alberta lasts, who is eligible, and what your rights are while you're away from work.

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