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Refusing unsafe work in British Columbia: Rights for employees
Punished or fired for refusing unsafe work in British Columbia? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can help.
B.C. mandates disclosure of refused work: What employees need to know
New legislation in B.C. requires employers to inform staff taking on refused work why the job was turned down by a previous…
Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS) Layoffs and Severance Pay
Laid off or fired by GMS Canada? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can…
Barrick Gold: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Barrick Gold? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Insurance Bureau of Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or fired by the Insurance Bureau of Canada? Learn about your rights to a full severance package and how our…
Brose North America: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Brose? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Via Rail: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Via Rail? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Report: Shopify cuts 70 more workers, boosts pay for remaining staff
After laying off 10 per cent of its workforce in July, Shopify has reportedly cut another 70 employees while increasing compensation for…
Snapchat parent Snap laying off 20% of staff as revenue growth slows
Snap Inc. is cutting 20 per cent of its workforce as it focuses on community growth, revenue growth, and augmented reality.