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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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Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Severance Pay for Portfolio Managers

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job? Find out how much severance portfolio managers in Canada should get - and how an employment lawyer at Samfiru…

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A photo of an oil rig in front of a sunset. (Photo: Zbynek Burival / Unsplash)
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Shell to lay off 20% of deals division, part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The energy producer reportedly told employees that more information on the reduction will be provided in April.

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

Paternity Leave in Ontario: Essential Guide

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A health care employee, like those employed by Bayshore Healthcare, conducts a home visit.
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Bayshore HealthCare: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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