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Employment lawyer on Uber’s appeal of courier classification by Ministry of Labour
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero spoke with the Canadian Press regarding Uber's decision to appeal the Ontario Ministry of Labour's classification of couriers…
Tim Hortons: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Tim Hortons? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Employer ordered to pay $99,000 in damages for propositioning employee
The BCHRT awarded $99K against a general store employer who had sexually harassed an employee and then later fired her for refusing…
Mackenzie Irwin, Canadian Justice, on right to disconnect legislation
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Canadian Justice to discuss the right to disconnect legislation in Ontario and its repercussions for employees.
First Quantum Minerals: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at First Quantum Minerals? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
Spring break travel insurance as COVID-19 restrictions lift
Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin spoke with the Canadian Press about travel insurance as many COVID-19 restrictions lift.
Can I be fired for donating to a protest?
Your employer can fire you for any reason, except for discriminatory issues (gender, race, religion) as long as they provide you with…
What is a fair severance package in Canada?
Peloton offers membership to fired employees Peloton saw unprecedented demand during the lockdowns of the pandemic. Recently, however, they fired 2,800 staff…
Employment Lawyer on Remote Worker Return: Global BC Interview
A Vancouver employment lawyer spoke with Global News BC on employee rights when returning to the workplace as COVID-19 restrictions lift.