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PermaCorp: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at PermaCorp? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Ariella Kimmel, Alberta government staffer, sues for wrongful dismissal
Staff member fired after witnessing excessive drinking, inappropriate comments Ariella Kimmel, a former senior staff member in the Kenney government, has sued…
Severance Pay in a Recession
Fired or lost your job during a recession? Learn about your rights to severance and how our employment lawyers can help.
Employment lawyer on Vancouver Park Board’s toxic workplace
Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran joins Jill Benett on 980 CKNW to discuss the allegations made against the Vancouver Park Board regarding harassment…
Vancouver Park Board accused of racism and toxic workplace culture
Emotions ran high at a Vancouver Park Board meeting after an employee accused the board of engaging in racism and workplace harassment.
Ottawa employment lawyer on providing sick notes to your employer
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss the need for employee sick notes.
Edge Benefits Long-term Disability Claim Denied in Alberta: Your Rights
Long-term disability claim denied by Edge Benefits in Alberta? Find out how to win your benefits and get the compensation you are…
Maple Leaf Foods Layoffs and Severance Pay
Laid off or fired by Maple Leaf Foods? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers…
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on possible IDEL expiration
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss the possibility of IDEL expiring in Ontario and…