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Lawyer comments on U.K Supreme Court Uber decision
An employment lawyer joined CBC Radio On The Coast to discuss the recent U.K Supreme Court's decision on Uber drivers.
Uber drivers are employees not contractors, says UK Supreme Court
Uber drivers must be treated as employees rather than self-employed independent contractors, says the UK's Supreme Court. Partner Lior Samfiru reacts to…
Coronaphobia and Long-term Disability Claims: 3 Things to Know
Suffering from Coronaphobia? Disability Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin explains 3 things you need to be aware of when you claim long-term disability benefits.
Bombardier laying off 1,600 people, ending Learjet program
Bombardier is laying off 1,600 employees. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized Bombardier employees and what their rights are.
Air Canada cutting 1,500 jobs and suspending additional flights
Air Canada has announced additional layoffs and service cuts in response to ongoing air travel restrictions in the country due to the…
Bell Media severance after jobs cut across Canada in February 2021
Bell Media has laid off over 200 employees in on-air, sales, and newsroom positions across Canada. Find out what their rights to…
COVID-19 Long-haulers denied disability benefits
Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joins Global News to discuss the denial of disability benefits as a result of COVID-19 symptoms.
Cenovus Energy: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Cenovus Energy? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Do you still get your bonus when you’re fired or laid off?
An employment lawyer explains how to determine whether or not an employee is owed their bonus when they are fired.