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Employment Law September 1st, 2022

Can an employer offer a free meal or shirt as compensation instead of wages?

By Lior Samfiru

Has a company classified you as a volunteer or unpaid intern? Understand your rights to compensation and how our employment lawyers can…

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Employment Law August 30th, 2022

Michele Romanow’s Clearco sheds more staff amid strategic partnership

By Lior Samfiru

After laying off a quarter of its workforce in July, Canadian tech company Clearco is cutting an additional 60 employees as it…

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Employment Law August 30th, 2022

Severance for cannabis industry employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired in the cannabis sector? Learn about your rights to a full severance package and how our employment lawyers…

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Employment Law August 30th, 2022

B.C. cannabis stores laying off staff as job action halts deliveries

By Lior Samfiru

Running out of product, Mood Cannabis and Flora Cannabis are laying off staff as a strike by the British Columbia General Employees'…

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Employment Law August 30th, 2022

Severance for provincially regulated employees

By Lior Samfiru

Are you a provincially regulated employee who has been fired or laid off? Learn about your rights to severance and how our…

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Employment Law August 30th, 2022

CAA Employees: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at CAA? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law August 26th, 2022

‘Quiet Quitting’: What employees need to know

By Karen Tereposky

Quiet quitting because of workplace issues? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can help.

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Employment Law August 26th, 2022

Nearly a quarter of Canadians recently changed jobs, according to survey

By Lior Samfiru

An ADP Canada survey revealed that nearly a quarter Canadians recently changed jobs. Know your rights before parting ways with your current…

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Employment Law August 26th, 2022

Working Notice: Ultimate guide for employees

By Lior Samfiru

Did you receive working notice for your employer? Learn about your rights to severance and how our employment lawyers can help.

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