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Starting a new job? Here’s how an employment contract could limit your rights
With recent jobless numbers dropping dramatically, and economists now declaring that the COVID recession is over, many individuals will be starting new…
Will Smith Oscar slap: How to respond to workplace assault
An employment lawyer explains how to respond to workplace harassment following Will Smith's incident with Chris Rock at the Oscars.
Working notice invalid if you work past the notice period: Courts
A recent case in Alberta confirms that working notice doesn't count if the employee continues working for the employer past the end…
Spin Master: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Spin Master? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Lilly Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Lilly? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Severance Pay for Truck Drivers
Many truck drivers think they can’t get severance pay as independent contractors. But they could be wrong about the nature of their…
Rights for Employees to Continue Working Rmotely after COVID: CBC News
A Vancouver employment lawyer joined CBC Radio On the Coast to discuss employee rights in returning to the office post-pandemic and working…
Meta announces new Toronto engineering hub, adding 2,500 jobs
Meta plans to open a Toronto office and add 2,500 new jobs. An employment lawyer explains what an employee needs to know…
How much severance is a short-service employee owed?
Find out how severance pay is calculated for employees who are fired after spending a short amount of time working for a…