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Edmonton councillor Jennifer Rice accused of bullying: Employee rights
Former assistants have accused Rice of creating a hostile work environment. Learn about employee rights in this situation.
Heddle Shipyards investing $107M, creating jobs in St. Catharines
Potential employees should learn more about their employment rights before accepting a new job at Heddle Shipyards.
Bankruptcy in Canada: Guide for Employees
A guide for Canadian employees on their rights when their employer files for bankruptcy, and restructures or closes down permanently.
Severance packages for dental industry employees
Laid off or fired from a dental job? Learn about your rights to a full severance package.
Decoding Pay Transparency Laws, Gig Worker Wage: Vancouver Employment Lawyer on CKNW
Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran joined Mike Smyth on 980 CKNW to discuss new legislation surrounding pay transparency in the workplace.
ParaMed: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at ParaMed? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Moneris: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Moneris? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Vancouver Starbucks employee fired months after organizing union
A Starbucks spokesperson denied allegations that the worker's termination was retaliation for her union organizing.
PwC Layoffs & Severance Scrutiny: Employment Lawyer talks to The Globe and Mail
Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn spoke with the Globe and Mail regarding PwC layoffs and severance pay for former employees.