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WSIB vs. LTD: Understanding the differences
Get a clear understanding of the difference between the two benefits, and how our lawyers can help when your LTD claim is…

Is it legal to record a conversation at work in British Columbia?
Rights that non-union employees in B.C. should know before recording a chat with a coworker or their employer.

WorkplaceNL vs. LTD: Understanding the differences
Get a clear understanding of the difference between WorkplaceNL and LTD, and how our lawyers can help when your LTD claim is…

WestJet to Merge with Sunwing Airlines by October 2024
Sunwing’s 18 Boeing 737s and 2,000 employees will be folded into the Calgary-based carrier in a “seamless transition.”…

WCB (Nova Scotia) vs. LTD: Understanding the differences
Get a clear understanding of the difference between WCB and LTD, and how our lawyers can help when your LTD claim is…

RBC plans to trim capital markets division, impacting Canadian jobs
The latest round of job cuts are part of broader reductions that the bank announced in August.

Severance packages for automotive industry employees
Laid off or fired from the automotive industry? Learn about your rights to a full severance package.

Mask mandate returns to B.C. health-care settings Oct. 3
All health-care workers, visitors, contractors, and volunteers will need to mask up as COVID-19 numbers climb higher.

Epic Games slashing 16% of staff, selling divisions
The company is cutting employees as the market continues to be impacted by higher interest rates.