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Can my employer fire me over Zoom or video conferencing?
If you are fired over Zoom or another video platform in Canada, you have certain rights. Find out what they are, and…
Terminating employees online and employee rights
Employment lawyer Chris Justice joins Daniel McIntyre on CHED Mornings to discuss terminating employees over a Zoom video call and termination etiquette.
Ledcor: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Ledcor? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Feds to implement mandatory vaccination for all federally regulated workplaces
On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the federal government issued a news release indicating that new regulations will be…
Business closings surpass openings for first time since start of COVID-19
Lior Samfiru reviews employee rights when a business closes, following news that business closures are outpacing openings in Canada.
Pembina Pipeline: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Pembina Pipeline? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Ontario court rules geographical limits in non-compete clause unenforceable
Aware Ads Inc. v. Walker et al In Aware Ads Inc. (Aware Ads) v. Walker et al, Aware Ads requested the Ontario…
Were you illegally laid-off?
If you are on a lay-off, you know how frustrating it can be. You may feel powerless. But you have options. You…
Cintas: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Cintas? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.