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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.
Chris Leedham, Sienna Senior Living and Wrongful Dismissal
LTC executive Chris Leedham alleges resident abuse Chris Leedham, a former VP with Sienna Senior Living, the long-term care community and retirement…
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.
Jake Virtanen on leave following misconduct allegations
The Vancouver Canucks have distanced themselves from the allegations of sexual misconduct involving the forward.
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.
Mackenzie Irwin on wrongful dismissal of HBC employee
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin speaks with the Canadian Press regarding a wrongful dismissal suit for a HBC employee.
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP launches lawsuit against HBC after worker hours, benefits eliminated
After seeing her benefits eliminated and hours of work slashed to zero, 21-year Hudson’s Bay Company employee Yvette Mitchell has filed a…
BC provides three hours of paid time off to get vaccine
Can I get paid time off to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Full-time and part-time employees in BC are now eligible to get…