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Employee Rights When Over-employed: 980 CKNW Interview
A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss the rights of employees who are employed in several full-time…
Federal holiday for Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral: Sept. 19
Many workers across Canada aren't getting Sept. 19 off to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Learn more about your rights…
Sleep Country Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Sleep Country Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
Smoking breaks in Alberta: Rights for employees
Employers in Alberta aren't legally obligated to provide non-unionized employees with specific breaks for smoking.
Coffee breaks in Alberta: Rights for employees
Employers in Alberta are not legally obligated to provide non-unionized employees with specific breaks for coffee or other beverages.
Refusing unsafe work in British Columbia: Rights for employees
Punished or fired for refusing unsafe work in British Columbia? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can help.
B.C. mandates disclosure of refused work: What employees need to know
New legislation in B.C. requires employers to inform staff taking on refused work why the job was turned down by a previous…
Alberta Health Services: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Alberta Health Services? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS) Layoffs and Severance Pay
Laid off or fired by GMS Canada? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can…