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Loblaw laying off 500 workers: Two important severance facts
Loblaws is eliminating around 500 jobs in an effort to contain costs. This news highlights two very important facts when it comes…
The Last Time Corporate Survival Trumps Workers’ Rights: Huffington Post
Sears Canada Inc. has announced that it will seek court approval to liquidate all of the company’s remaining assets. What does this…
Corus – CBS Executive Fired For Cause Over Las Vegas Comment
Did a CBS Executive's online comments about the Las Vegas Shooting justify her termination for cause? Partner Chantel Goldsmith explains how for…
Royal Canadian Legion Sends A Chilling Message To Employees: Huffington Post
A former president of the Royal Canadian Legion’s BC/Yukon Command says he was fired after suspending some staff for allegedly harassing a…
Can My Employer: Top 10 Employment Questions
Find out 10 things that employers can and cannot do to employees. Read about what you should do if you find yourself…
Susur Lee restaurant staff lose tips to IOU Policy
Employees from multiple Susur Lee restaurants claim that large portions of their tips were being withheld if they made a mistake during…
Sears Act: What you need to know
The Sears Act is legislation that would give employees the opportunity to receive more severance pay when their employer declares bankruptcy.
770 CHQR – An Employee’s Rights When a Company Falls
What happens to employees when bankruptcy strikes? Chantel Goldsmith, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, talks about this topic in relation to Sears…
Benefits Canada – Arbitrator highlights role of disability management process in ruling
An Alberta arbitrator has ruled against a company that fired a worker suspected of being dishonest about his condition. Find out why…