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Starline Windows: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Starline Windows? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Disability claim denials and pre-existing conditions: What you must know
5 important things to remember if you are denied disability benefits due to a pre-existing condition A pre-existing condition is a condition that…
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.