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Alberta cardiac surgeon Dr. Teresa Kieser makes human rights complaint
Alberta's only female cardiac surgeon has filed a human rights complaint after alleged discrimination due to her age and gender.
Mental health not factor in layoff of Alberta construction employee
Evidence of mental health issues was a key factor in an Alberta Human Rights Commission case involving the firing of a construction…
Bankruptcies in Canadian businesses surge, near pre-pandemic highs
Canadian business bankruptcies are beginning to mirror pre-pandemic levels. A quick look at rights for employees when a company closes.
Oracle Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Oracle Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Advanz Pharma: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Advanz Pharma? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Tilray Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Tilray Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
CFL Strikes and different provincial labour laws
Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joins Jock Wilson on 770 CHQR to discuss the CFL strike and the differing provincial labour laws in…
Constellation Software: Severance Packages
Laid off or fired by Constellation Software? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can…
Aurora Cannabis closes Sky production facility in Edmonton
Aurora Cannabis announced the closure of its Sky facility in Edmonton, Alberta after reporting over $1 billion in loses in its recent…