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Employment Law March 23rd, 2023

RenoRun Layoffs and Unpaid Wages: The Logic Interview

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn spoke with the Logic's Catherine McIntyre to discuss RenoRun layoffs and employee rights.

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Employment Law March 22nd, 2023

Mass Layoffs and Remote Employee Rights: Canadian HR Reporter Interview

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Sarah Dobson at the Canadian HR Reporter to discuss mass layoffs and remote employee rights.

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Employment Law March 22nd, 2023

RBC wants employees in office three or four days a week starting May 1

By Lior Samfiru

Canada's largest bank wants staff to spend the majority of their work week in the office as of May 1.

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Employment Law March 21st, 2023

B.C. Greens calling for NDA ban in harassment and discrimination cases

By Lior Samfiru

The party claims that NDAs have become "tools to silence victims of workplace discrimination and harassment."…

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Employment Law March 20th, 2023

Amazon cutting 9,000 workers, third mass layoff in months

By Lior Samfiru

The latest round of job cuts comes as the e-commerce giant calls most of its employees back to the office.

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Employment Law March 20th, 2023

Amazon staff to return to the office on May 1: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The e-commerce giant believes in-person work will improve team performance and strengthen the company's workplace culture.

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Employment Law March 17th, 2023

What are the CPP payment dates in 2023?

By Lior Samfiru

Find out when CPP payments are due in 2023, and how to apply and receive the benefit when you retire.

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Employment Law March 17th, 2023

Can employers in B.C. force staff to relocate?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss forcing you to relocate? Understand your rights in British Columbia and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.

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Employment Law March 17th, 2023

Garmin Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Garmin? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.

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