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Ottawa employment lawyer on recourse for employees placed on a layoff
An employment lawyer spoke with Nerd Wallet's Shannon Terrell to discuss layoffs and employee options.
Do I get severance if I quit?
A Canadian employment lawyer explains whether or not an employee is entitled to severance pay when they quit their job.
Totally Disabled: What does it mean in an LTD claim?
A disability lawyer explains what "totally disabled" means in a long-term disability claim and how to get compensation if your claim is…
Employee rights if working remotely in Bali: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer joins Jas Johal on 980 CKNW to discuss Bali's new nomad visa and its repercussions for remote workers.
COVID-19 & Employee Rights: Everything You Need to Know
An FAQ about your employment rights in Ontario, BC and Alberta during the COVID-19 outbreak & its impact on employees and employers.
Bonanza Ledge Mine closure puts 85 employees on layoff
Osisko Development is putting 85 employees on temporary layoff after closing the Bonanza Ledge mine in Wells, British Columbia.
Netflix lays off 300 more employees – 3% of workforce
Netflix is laying off employees again. The streaming service cut 300 jobs on Thursday, representing 3% of its global workforce.
Novartis: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Novartis? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Aurora Cannabis laying off 12% of workers, reorganizing
Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis is laying off 12 per cent of its staff as it seeks to reorganize. Learn about severance rights for…