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Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus is interviewed by Global's Farah Nasser about layoffs at Via Rail, and why they're owed severance pay.
Employment Law February 20th, 2020

Temporary Layoffs, CN Rail Blockades & Employment Law – Global News

By Jon Pinkus

Discover the general rights of employees when they are placed on a Temporary Layoff. Partner Jon Pinkus discussed on Global News.

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CN Rail, Via Rail, Temporary Layoffs
Employment Law February 19th, 2020

CN Rail Layoff, Via Rail Layoffs: Temporary Layoffs Amid Blockades

By Lior Samfiru

Via Rail & CN Rail have issued temporary layoffs to 1,500 employees as pipeline protests block railways. Learn about your rights during…

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Pier 1 Imports
Employment Law February 18th, 2020

Pier 1 Imports Closure and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Pier 1 Imports is shutting down all Canadian stores & filing for creditor protection. Discover the negative impact on employee severance packages.

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Coronavirus Woman in Mask
COVID February 6th, 2020

Managing Workplace Illness During the Coronavirus Outbreak

By Alex C. Lucifero

How can employees and employers manage the threat of infectious diseases in the workplace amidst the recent coronavirus outbreak?…

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Uber Driver
Employment Law January 25th, 2020

Uber, Lyft Approved in BC as Legal Challenges Loom – The Star Vancouver

By Lior Samfiru

Uber & Lyft now have approval to operate in B.C. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru told The Star Vancouver that their stay may…

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severance pay when a business closes
Employment Law January 24th, 2020

Severance Pay When a Business Closes

By Alex C. Lucifero

Carlton Cards & Papyrus stores are closing in Canada. Partner Alex Lucifero on CTV News explains severance pay when a business closes.

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carlton cards
Employment Law January 22nd, 2020

Carlton Cards, Papyrus Stores Closing – Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

All Carlton Cards and Papyrus locations are closing in Canada. Find out what your rights to severance pay are in this situation,…

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Okanagan Winery, 5,000 litres, spilled wine
Employment Law January 22nd, 2020

Okanagan Man Fired After Dumping 5,000 Litres of Wine – 980 CKNW

By Lior Samfiru

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru told CKNW whether an Okanagan winery made the right call by firing an employee after he dumped over…

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company gives non-smokers more vacation days
Employment Law January 14th, 2020

Company gives non-smokers more vacation days – 980 CKNW

By Jon Pinkus

A U.K. company is giving non-smoking employees more vacation days. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on whether Canadian companies can legally follow suit.

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