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B.C. announces new permanent paid sick leave program
B.C. Premier Jim Horgan has announced that his government will be creating their own paid sick leave program in response to the…
Can My Former Employer Refuse to Pay Severance?
Find out if an employer can refuse to provide a severance package when they lay off or terminate an employee in Ontario,…
Right-to-Disconnect Rules for Employees in the Spotlight
Learn about newly proposed right-to-disconnect laws, and how this issue affects your workplace rights.
Investigation of military sexual misconduct critical in preventing power imbalance
The thorough investigation of military sexual misconduct claims is key to preventing those in power from becoming untouchable.
Air Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Air Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Carlton Cards Layoffs and Severance Pay
Laid off or fired by Carlton Cards? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can…
Employment lawyer on returning to work after contracting COVID-19
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP speaks with CityNews Vancouver about the rights employees have during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Valeo Pharma: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Valeo Pharma? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
BC Employment lawyer on employee rights while working remotely
Employment lawyer joins Mike Smyth on Global News Radio's 980 CKNW to discuss employee rights while working from home.