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London hospital workers file $700K in wrongful dismissal suits over vaccine policy
Two LHSC employees have filed $700K in wrongful dismissal claims after being fired for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Jury awards $1.5M to stroke sufferer after LTD claim denial
Sara Baker was awarded $1.5 million in damages after Blue Cross refused to pay LTD benefits for six years, and spied on…
Recruiter awarded $50k, lost wages after sexual harassment by HR manager
An employee is awarded $50,000 in general damages and 11 weeks of lost wages after filing a complaint for sexual harassment and…
IBM announces innovation centre, jobs in Calgary
IBM will open a Client Innovation Centre for Western Canada in Calgary. Learn about employment contracts and severance packages.
Employment lawyer on mass layoffs in the tech industry
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucfiero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss mass layoffs in the tech industry and severance for employees.
Ottawa employment lawyer on recourse for employees placed on a layoff
An employment lawyer spoke with Nerd Wallet's Shannon Terrell to discuss layoffs and employee options.
Disability lawyer Albert Klein on LTD denials and awarding punitive damages
Disability lawyer Albert Klein joins Rubina Ahmed-Haq on 640 Toronto to discuss possible insurance company damages paid to claimants.
Do I get severance if I quit?
A Canadian employment lawyer explains whether or not an employee is entitled to severance pay when they quit their job.
Totally Disabled: What does it mean in an LTD claim?
A disability lawyer explains what "totally disabled" means in a long-term disability claim and how to get compensation if your claim is…