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Transitioning to Self-employment WWH Financial Group Panel
Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith participated in a webinar hosted by WWH Financial group regarding the legal elements of self-employment.
Canadian Western Bank: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Canadian Western Bank? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
Employment lawyer, CTV News, employment rights for an aging workforce
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss the rights of older employees and employer obligations.
Cisco to acquire cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28B: Employee rights
The acquisition, which is Cisco's largest to date, is expected to close "by the end of the third quarter of calendar year…
Calgary transit worker reinstated, arbitrator finds termination too excessive
In addition to giving the employee his job back, the City of Calgary was ordered to reduce his suspension from five days…
How long do CPP Disability Benefits last?
There are two factors that can halt the flow of your Canada Pension Plan disability benefits.
Coldwell Banker: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Coldwell Banker? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
BMO Layoffs: Shuttering retail auto finance business, cutting employees
The shift by the major bank is in response to a sharp rise in bad debt provisions due to Canada's slowing economy.
Severance packages for film industry employees
Laid off or fired from the film industry? Learn about your rights to a full severance package.