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Employment Law November 17th, 2024

Return to Office in Alberta: Employee Rights

By Karen Tereposky

Boss instructing you to resume in-office work? Understand your workplace rights in Alberta and how our team can help.

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Car Accidents November 17th, 2024

5 people seriously hurt following single-vehicle crash in Lowertown

By Sivan Tumarkin

Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Employment Law November 15th, 2024

General Motors Layoffs: 1,000 jobs cut to improve efficiency

By Lior Samfiru

A company spokesperson said optimizing for speed and excellence is necessary to "win in this competitive market."…

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Employment Law November 15th, 2024

General Motors Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at General Motors? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Employment Law November 15th, 2024

Sick Days in Ontario: What You Need to Know in 2024

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about sick days in Ontario, including unpaid leave, paid sick days policies, and employer obligations under Ontario law.

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Employment Law November 15th, 2024

CRA Layoffs: Hundreds of temporary workers to be axed in December

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes just weeks after the agency fired hundreds of employees for improperly claiming CERB.

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Car Accidents November 15th, 2024

Woman, 75, dead after head-on crash with teen driver south of Westlock

By Sivan Tumarkin

Alberta RCMP are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Car Accidents November 15th, 2024

1 person dead, 2 hurt after head-on Hwy. 9 collision northeast of Calgary

By Sivan Tumarkin

Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2024

Chipotle opens 2 new stores in Toronto, Markham: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

After making its Canadian debut in Toronto in 2008, the restaurant chain opened its 50th store in Markville Mall.

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