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Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg talks to 980CKNW
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 11th, 2024

Giant Tiger: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 11th, 2024

ABGi: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at ABGi? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law May 11th, 2024

AIIM: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at AIIM? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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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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A photo of a person preparing to play some hockey. (Photo: Samantha Gades / Unsplash)
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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Employment Law May 9th, 2024

Verizon Connect: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Verizon Connect? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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