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Can employers in Alberta demote staff?
Boss demoted you without your consent? Understand your rights in Alberta and how our experienced team can help.
Emoji Consent on an Employment Contract: 900 CHML Interview
Employment lawyer Jeremy Herman joins 900 CHML to discuss consenting to employment contracts.
Doctors calling for investigation after AHS revoked Deena Hinshaw’s job offer
An open letter, signed by dozens of physicians, is calling for an investigation into the "integrity and ethics" of the decision.
Farmer ordered to pay $82K after responding to contract with thumbs-up emoji
A Saskatchewan judge ruled that emojis, including the thumbs-up image, can amount to a contractual agreement.
B.C. education assistant fired for OnlyFans: Newstalk 1010 Interview
An employment lawyer spoke to Jim Richards on Newstalk 1010 regarding the recent termination of B.C. education assistant Kristin MacDonald.
Employment lawyer on CTV News talks changes made to an employee’s job
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss changes made to employees' jobs and constructive dismissal.
Stellantis resuming work on Windsor battery plant, expected to create 2,500 jobs
The automaker and LG Energy Solution plan to open the EV battery plant, named NextStar Energy, in 2024.
Employment Lawyer Calls BC EA’s Termination Discriminatory: CBC News
A Vancouver employment lawyer spoke to CBC News on a BC Education Assistant's recent termination due to her OnlyFans account.
Employer Obligations at Calgary Stampede Parties: 770 CHQR Talks To Lawyer
Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky joins Ted Henley to discuss employer responsibilities during corporate parties.