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Greyhound Canada and Severance Pay
Greyhound Canada cutting all routes, shutting down operations Greyhound Canada is permanently putting the brakes on all bus routes across the country.
Starline Windows: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Starline Windows? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Disability claim denials and pre-existing conditions: What you must know
5 important things to remember if you are denied disability benefits due to a pre-existing condition A pre-existing condition is a condition that…
COVID-19: Rights for Working Parents in Alberta during Restrictions
On Tuesday May 4, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced that the province will enact new restrictions to help prevent the spread…
Alberta announces new restrictions, no in-school learning for students
On Tuesday May 4, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced that the province will be introducing a new set of restrictions to halt…
Can my employer reward employees for getting a COVID-19 vaccination?
Find out if an employer can offer a financial incentive to employees who get the COVID-19 vaccination.
Can my employer make changes to my work during the pandemic?
The pandemic has caused many changes for both employers and employees. Despite the fact that COVID-19 has altered all of our lives,…
Lior Samfiru on HBC employee wrongful dismissal suit
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Roy Green on the Corus Radio Network to talk about a constructive dismissal claim against HBC.
Roberto Alomar Fired Over Workplace Harassment
An employment lawyer examines the response by MLB and Toronto Blue Jays to allegations of of workplace harassment against Roberto Alomar.