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Employment Law March 22nd, 2023

Ontario ending paid sick leave program on March 31

By Lior Samfiru

The province confirmed that it won't extend the program, also known as paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave, after it expires.

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Employment Law March 22nd, 2023

Mass Layoffs and Remote Employee Rights: Canadian HR Reporter Interview

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Sarah Dobson at the Canadian HR Reporter to discuss mass layoffs and remote employee rights.

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Employment Law March 22nd, 2023

RBC wants employees in office three or four days a week starting May 1

By Lior Samfiru

Canada's largest bank wants staff to spend the majority of their work week in the office as of May 1.

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Employment Law March 22nd, 2023

Can employers in Alberta change a worker’s job description?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss forcing you to accept changes to your job description? Understand your rights in Alberta and how our experienced lawyers can help.

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Disability/Personal Injury March 21st, 2023

Long-term disability denied in Newfoundland & Labrador: Your rights

By Sivan Tumarkin

Insurance company denied your LTD claim in Newfoundland & Labrador? Learn about your rights and how our disability lawyers can help.

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Employment Law March 21st, 2023

B.C. Greens calling for NDA ban in harassment and discrimination cases

By Lior Samfiru

The party claims that NDAs have become "tools to silence victims of workplace discrimination and harassment."…

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Employment Law March 20th, 2023

Amazon cutting 9,000 workers, third mass layoff in months

By Lior Samfiru

The latest round of job cuts comes as the e-commerce giant calls most of its employees back to the office.

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Employment Law March 20th, 2023

Alberta executive awarded full severance, employer can’t ‘change horses’ on cause

By Karen Tereposky

The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta ruled that the employee was intentionally fired without cause by the organization.

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Employment Law March 20th, 2023

Amazon staff to return to the office on May 1: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The e-commerce giant believes in-person work will improve team performance and strengthen the company's workplace culture.

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