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Employment Law June 12th, 2022

EY Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law June 10th, 2022

Changes to Union Certification in B.C., Employee Rights: 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joins Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss union certification and the advantages and disadvantages it poses for…

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Employment Law June 8th, 2022

Long-service employee has severance reduced by court in B.C

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with Sarah Dobson from Canadian HR Reporter to discuss severance for employees.

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Employment Law June 7th, 2022

Fortis Construction: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Fortis Construction? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Federal election employee voting rights
Employment Law June 7th, 2022

Employee rights on election day: Canadian Federal Election 2025

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about an employee's right to take time off to vote in Canada's federal election, and what employers need to be aware…

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COVID June 7th, 2022

Canada’s Big Five Banks end mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies

By Lior Samfiru

Canada’s Big Five Banks have suspended or fully removed their COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees.

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COVID June 6th, 2022

Disability lawyer James Fireman on vaccine injury compensation

By James K. Fireman

James K. Fireman spoke to the National Post regarding the Vaccine Injury Support Program and the claimant's rights to compensation.

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Employment Law June 5th, 2022

Herc Rentals: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Herc Rentals? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Employment Law June 5th, 2022

Keller Williams: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Keller Williams? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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