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Employment Law May 12th, 2021

Starline Windows: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Starline Windows? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Disability claim denials and pre-existing conditions: What you must know

By Albert Klein

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…

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COVID May 5th, 2021

Can my employer reward employees for getting a COVID-19 vaccination?

By Lluc Cerda

Find out if an employer can offer a financial incentive to employees who get the COVID-19 vaccination.

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COVID May 5th, 2021

Chris Leedham, Sienna Senior Living and Wrongful Dismissal

By Lior Samfiru

LTC executive Chris Leedham alleges resident abuse Chris Leedham, a former VP with Sienna Senior Living, the long-term care community and retirement…

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COVID May 4th, 2021

Can my employer make changes to my work during the pandemic?

By Lluc Cerda

The pandemic has caused many changes for both employers and employees. Despite the fact that COVID-19 has altered all of our lives,…

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Employment Law May 3rd, 2021

Lior Samfiru on HBC employee wrongful dismissal suit

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Roy Green on the Corus Radio Network to talk about a constructive dismissal claim against HBC.

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Employment Law May 3rd, 2021

Jake Virtanen on leave following misconduct allegations

By Lior Samfiru

The Vancouver Canucks have distanced themselves from the allegations of sexual misconduct involving the forward.

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Employment Law May 3rd, 2021

Roberto Alomar Fired Over Workplace Harassment

By David Vaughan

An employment lawyer examines the response by MLB and Toronto Blue Jays to allegations of of workplace harassment against Roberto Alomar.

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COVID April 29th, 2021

Mackenzie Irwin on wrongful dismissal of HBC employee

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin speaks with the Canadian Press regarding a wrongful dismissal suit for a HBC employee.

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