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Employment Law July 6th, 2023

Doctors calling for investigation after AHS revoked Deena Hinshaw’s job offer

By Lluc Cerda

An open letter, signed by dozens of physicians, is calling for an investigation into the "integrity and ethics" of the decision.

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Employment Law July 6th, 2023

Farmer ordered to pay $82K after responding to contract with thumbs-up emoji

By Lior Samfiru

A Saskatchewan judge ruled that emojis, including the thumbs-up image, can amount to a contractual agreement.

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Employment Law July 6th, 2023

B.C. education assistant fired for OnlyFans: Newstalk 1010 Interview

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke to Jim Richards on Newstalk 1010 regarding the recent termination of B.C. education assistant Kristin MacDonald.

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Employment Law July 6th, 2023

Employment lawyer on CTV News talks changes made to an employee’s job

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss changes made to employees' jobs and constructive dismissal.

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Employment Law July 5th, 2023

Stellantis resuming work on Windsor battery plant, expected to create 2,500 jobs

By Lior Samfiru

The automaker and LG Energy Solution plan to open the EV battery plant, named NextStar Energy, in 2024.

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Employment Law July 5th, 2023

Employment Lawyer Calls BC EA’s Termination Discriminatory: CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer spoke to CBC News on a BC Education Assistant's recent termination due to her OnlyFans account.

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Employment Law July 5th, 2023

Employer Obligations at Calgary Stampede Parties: 770 CHQR Talks To Lawyer

By Karen Tereposky

Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky joins Ted Henley to discuss employer responsibilities during corporate parties.

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Employment Law July 4th, 2023

Rogers offering voluntary severance packages to staff following Shaw merger

By Lior Samfiru

Thinking about accepting a voluntary severance package from Rogers? Understand your rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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Employment Law July 4th, 2023

B.C. education assistant fired after refusing to remove OnlyFans account

By Karen Tereposky

The employee was warned that she could be fired if she didn't shut down her adult content accounts, including her OnlyFans page.

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