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Disability/Personal Injury June 29th, 2023

Mental health the ‘primary reason’ Canadians take time off work, report finds

By Sivan Tumarkin

Researchers say the findings indicate a "major need for greater flexibility in mental health benefits and coverage."…

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Disability/Personal Injury June 29th, 2023

Employment lawyer talks Starbucks lawsuit on Global

By Aaron Levitin

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

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Employment Law June 29th, 2023

Employment lawyer on rights of fired Lululemon employees

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss the terminations of Lululemon employees due to a breach in safety policy.

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Employment Law June 28th, 2023

Layoffs at Rogers due to restructuring after Shaw merger

By Lior Samfiru

The layoffs follow on the heels of Rogers' acquisition of Shaw Communications for $20 billion - the largest takeover in Canadian telecom…

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Employment Law June 28th, 2023

BMO Capital Markets cutting 4% of staff, Canadians affected

By Lior Samfiru

The bank is laying off dozens of employees as it grapples with slower trading and investment banking activity.

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Employment Law June 28th, 2023

University Health Network: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law June 28th, 2023

Loblaw lays off 80 registered dietitians: Reports

By Lior Samfiru

Do dietitians working for Loblaw get severance pay when they lose their job - even if they worked as a contractor?…

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Disability/Personal Injury June 28th, 2023

Injury Claim After a Road Rage Incident: Global News Interview

By Albert Klein

Disability and personal injury lawyer Albert Klein joins Global News Toronto to discuss the recent rise of road rage incidents and filing…

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Employment Law June 27th, 2023

MNP: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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