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Ontario ending paid sick leave program on March 31
The province confirmed that it won't extend the program, also known as paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave, after it expires.
Mass Layoffs and Remote Employee Rights: Canadian HR Reporter Interview
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Sarah Dobson at the Canadian HR Reporter to discuss mass layoffs and remote employee rights.
RBC wants employees in office three or four days a week starting May 1
Canada's largest bank wants staff to spend the majority of their work week in the office as of May 1.
Can employers in Alberta change a worker’s job description?
Boss forcing you to accept changes to your job description? Understand your rights in Alberta and how our experienced lawyers can help.
Long-term disability denied in Newfoundland & Labrador: Your rights
Insurance company denied your LTD claim in Newfoundland & Labrador? Learn about your rights and how our disability lawyers can help.
B.C. Greens calling for NDA ban in harassment and discrimination cases
The party claims that NDAs have become "tools to silence victims of workplace discrimination and harassment."…
Amazon cutting 9,000 workers, third mass layoff in months
The latest round of job cuts comes as the e-commerce giant calls most of its employees back to the office.
Alberta executive awarded full severance, employer can’t ‘change horses’ on cause
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta ruled that the employee was intentionally fired without cause by the organization.
Amazon staff to return to the office on May 1: Employee rights
The e-commerce giant believes in-person work will improve team performance and strengthen the company's workplace culture.