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Half of COVID-19 patients report symptoms after 12 weeks
More than half of COVID-19 patients may suffer from “post-COVID syndrome” more than three months after testing positive, according to a…
Are employers considering a four-day workweek?
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru speaks with Daryl McIntyre on Global News Radio 630 CHED to discuss the possibility of a four-day workweek.
Working in extreme heat and employment laws
Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda speaks with the National Observer to comment on employee rights while working under extreme temperatures.
Karen Tereposky on employee rights in Alberta post-COVID-19
Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky joins Global News at Noon Edmonton to discuss employee rights post-pandemic.
A flexible workplace and employee rights post-COVID-19
Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joins Daryl McIntyre on Global News Radio 630 CHED to discuss employee rights post-pandemic.
Can My Employer Eliminate My Base Pay and Only Pay Commission?
Find out what your options are if your employer stops providing base pay and only offers compensation through commission.
Employment lawyer on changes to Uber operations in Canada
An employment lawyer speaks with the Canadian Press regarding Uber's recent decision to move its base to Canada.
Can my employer bring me back from a COVID-19 layoff at less pay until sales improve?
An employment lawyer on whether your employer can bring back you from a COVID-19 layoff at reduced pay until sales strengthen.
Can I get severance if I have already found a new job?
If an employee is making less money in their new position, their former employer must cover any difference in income between the…