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Is your credit card’s travel insurance enough? – MoneySense
MoneySense spoke to disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about how to find the best travel insurance to fit your…
Employee fired after angry tweet about BBQ sauce holiday gift
A B.C. man was fired after tweeting about BBQ sauce he received as a Christmas gift from his employer.
More Complaints about University of Victoria Coach – Canadian Press
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP calls the University of Victoria's student policy on confidentiality "self-serving" after threat of discipline.
Do I Have to Find a Replacement if I Call in Sick?
When an employee calls in sick, the employer can ask them to contact co-workers in an attempt to find a replacement to…
Ikilikyan v. The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd. – TRIAL WIN
Mr. Ikilikyan had worked as a labourer for a local bakery for approximately 12 years. During his employment, he regularly worked overtime…
Free Speech in the Workplace: You Can Be Fired
Learn about the boundaries of free speech in the workplace and employee rights following recent events in Canada that have highlighted the…
Global News – CN Rail Strike and Legislation
An Ottawa employment lawyer explains what options the federal government has to end the CN Rail strike in order to get goods…
Can off-duty conduct result in a termination for cause?
Find out if an employee's poor off-duty conduct can automatically trigger a termination for cause, without severance pay.
Lowe’s Closures and Severance Pay
Lowe's is closing 34 stores across Canada. Discover severance rights for laid off employees & their options if they are offered a…