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NorthRiver Midstream: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at NorthRiver Midstream? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
EY Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at EY? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Changes to Union Certification in B.C., Employee Rights: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer joins Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss union certification and the advantages and disadvantages it poses for…
Long-service employee has severance reduced by court in B.C
An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with Sarah Dobson from Canadian HR Reporter to discuss severance for employees.
Fortis Construction: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Fortis Construction? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Employee rights on election day: Canadian Federal Election 2025
Learn about an employee's right to take time off to vote in Canada's federal election, and what employers need to be aware…
Canada’s Big Five Banks end mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies
Canada’s Big Five Banks have suspended or fully removed their COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees.
Disability lawyer James Fireman on vaccine injury compensation
James K. Fireman spoke to the National Post regarding the Vaccine Injury Support Program and the claimant's rights to compensation.
Herc Rentals: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Herc Rentals? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…