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Brewer’s bad faith firing leads to massive damages
When dismissing an employee, employers must act in “good faith” and treat their employee fairly and reasonably.
Canadian employment lawyer on freelance workers and sexual harassment
An employment lawyer spoke with Chatelaine regarding sexual harassment and freelance workers.
Employment lawyer on returning to the office post-pandemic
An employment lawyer joins Mike Smyth on Global News Radio's 980 CKNW to discuss employee rights when returning to the office.
Do I have to accept a demotion?
Does an employee have to accept a demotion? No, an employee does not have to accept a demotion (a change to a…
Vancouver employment lawyer on an employee’s legal right to disconnect
An Employment lawyer joins Global News Radio 980 CKNW's Charles Adler to discuss an employee's right to disconnect.
Employment rights in Canada during COVID-19 your employer doesn’t want you to know!
Most employees don’t know that they still are entitled to severance despite the impact of COVID-19 on businesses. But nobody can afford…
Can my employer fire me by text or email?
Employers have a vested interest in remaining professional and fair when it comes to letting people go. Companies that want to remain…
Employment lawyer on Greyhound closure and severance pay
Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn joins Kelly Cutrara on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss Greyhound's closure and severance pay.
Greyhound Canada and Severance Pay
Greyhound Canada cutting all routes, shutting down operations Greyhound Canada is permanently putting the brakes on all bus routes across the country.