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Employee rights if working remotely in Bali: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer joins Jas Johal on 980 CKNW to discuss Bali's new nomad visa and its repercussions for remote workers.
TTC workers file $3M in wrongful dismissal lawsuits over vaccine policy
Non-unionized Toronto Transit Commission workers have filed $3 million in wrongful dismissal claims over vaccine mandates.
Complaints about mould, mice led to reprisal against worker in Cambridge
Ontario Superior Court has upheld a decision that found a Cambridge business fired an employee following complaints of black mould,…
COVID-19 & Employee Rights: Everything You Need to Know
An FAQ about your employment rights in Ontario, BC and Alberta during the COVID-19 outbreak & its impact on employees and employers.
Bonanza Ledge Mine closure puts 85 employees on layoff
Osisko Development is putting 85 employees on temporary layoff after closing the Bonanza Ledge mine in Wells, British Columbia.
WellSpring Employment and Human Rights Discussion
Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky joins WellSpring to discuss employment and human rights for those diagnosed with cancer and those supporting a loved…
Netflix lays off 300 more employees – 3% of workforce
Netflix is laying off employees again. The streaming service cut 300 jobs on Thursday, representing 3% of its global workforce.
Novartis Canada Layoffs and Severance Pay
Are you a Novartis employee that has been let go or laid off? Discover your full severance pay rights before you accept…
Aurora Cannabis laying off 12% of workers, reorganizing
Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis is laying off 12 per cent of its staff as it seeks to reorganize. Learn about severance rights for…