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Disability/Personal Injury July 12th, 2023

Employment lawyer Aaron Levitin talks former Starbucks employee lawsuit with CTV News

By Aaron Levitin

Employment lawyer Aaron Levitin provides commentary on an ongoing Starbucks lawsuit with CTV News.

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Dozens of tractor trailers sit in a large parking lot, ready to make their deliveries. WESCO Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their jobs.
Employment Law July 11th, 2023

WESCO Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 11th, 2023

PVH laying off staff as part of 2022 streamlining plans

By Lior Samfiru

Find out how severance pay works for Canadian staff laid off from PVH and its Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands.

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Employment Law July 11th, 2023

PVH Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Dozens of apps are displayed on a smartphone screen. TikTok employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law July 10th, 2023

TikTok Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 10th, 2023

Shopify Faces Severance Class Action: Employment Lawyer on Canadian Justice

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Canadian Justice to discuss severance packages and employee rights,…

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press release, media
Employment Law July 10th, 2023

Mother sues Starbucks Canada after firing over cancer symptoms mistaken for COVID-19

By Aaron Levitin

A mother of three alleges that she was wrongfully dismissed by the coffee chain for violating COVID-19 policies and food safety standards.

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A photo of a person sitting on a brown couch with their hand over their face. (Photo: Nik Shuliahin / Unsplash)
Employment Law July 7th, 2023

Can employers in Alberta demote staff?

By Karen Tereposky

Boss demoted you without your consent? Understand your rights in Alberta and how our experienced team can help.

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A headshot of Canadian employment lawyer Jeremy Herman next to the Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and 900 CHML logos.
Employment Law July 7th, 2023

Emoji Consent on an Employment Contract: 900 CHML Interview

By Jeremy Herman

Employment lawyer Jeremy Herman joins 900 CHML to discuss consenting to employment contracts.

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