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Graham Construction Layoffs and Severance Pay
Laid off or fired by Graham Construction? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can…
Cineplex Layoffs and Severance Pay
Cineplex recently announced they are laying off 5,000 part-time employees in Ontario. The company has been forced to shut down theatre venues…
WestJet: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at WestJet? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Do I need a positive PCR test for COVID-19 to get disability benefits?
The lack of PCR testing should have no real impact on whether a long-term disability (LTD) claim is successful. With the shortage…
Employment lawyer on B.C accountant termination due to vaccine policy
An employment lawyer speaks with the Vancouver Sun regarding a recent employee termination due to vaccination status.
Paid Sick Days in B.C.
This article will tell you if you qualify for paid sick days in B.C., how long the program will run, and who…
Connecture Canada Webinar Employment Rights and Inclusive Job Posts
An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Connecture Canda in an employment rights webinar addressing inclusive job posting and recruitment.
Common questions and answers about Omicron and employment issues
Understand your workplace rights amid the Omicron COVID-19 variant and how our experienced team can help.
List of Statutory Holidays in B.C. in 2022
Find out when the B.C. statutory holidays for provincially regulated employees are in 2022 and which holidays are optional.