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Temporary Layoffs, CN Rail Blockades & Employment Law – Global News
Discover the general rights of employees when they are placed on a Temporary Layoff. Partner Jon Pinkus discussed on Global News.
CN Rail Layoff, Via Rail Layoffs: Temporary Layoffs Amid Blockades
Via Rail & CN Rail have issued temporary layoffs to 1,500 employees as pipeline protests block railways. Learn about your rights during…
Pier 1 Imports Closure and Severance Pay
Pier 1 Imports is shutting down all Canadian stores & filing for creditor protection. Discover the negative impact on employee severance packages.
Managing Workplace Illness During the Coronavirus Outbreak
How can employees and employers manage the threat of infectious diseases in the workplace amidst the recent coronavirus outbreak?…
Uber, Lyft Approved in BC as Legal Challenges Loom – The Star Vancouver
Uber & Lyft now have approval to operate in B.C. Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru told The Star Vancouver that their stay may…
Severance Pay When a Business Closes
Carlton Cards & Papyrus stores are closing in Canada. Partner Alex Lucifero on CTV News explains severance pay when a business closes.
Carlton Cards, Papyrus Stores Closing – Severance Rights
All Carlton Cards and Papyrus locations are closing in Canada. Find out what your rights to severance pay are in this situation,…
Okanagan Man Fired After Dumping 5,000 Litres of Wine – 980 CKNW
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru told CKNW whether an Okanagan winery made the right call by firing an employee after he dumped over…
Company gives non-smokers more vacation days – 980 CKNW
A U.K. company is giving non-smoking employees more vacation days. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on whether Canadian companies can legally follow suit.