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Proof of Vaccination in British Columbia: The Facts
The B.C. government initiated a proof of vaccination system with the BC Vaccine Card.
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.
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.
Am I entitled to my bonus if I lose my job in British Columbia?
Find out if non-unionized employees working in British Columbia are owed bonus pay when they are fired or lose their job.
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…